Join Us for a Black History Month Celebration

This event is being brought to our community by Real Skills Network, a positive youth development program run by Tree Arrington, a Family Services Board member.

 

Celebrating Black History Month

Saturday, February 26th  12:00pm - 5:00pm

Lateef Islam Auditorium  Family Partnership Center   

29 N. Hamilton Street  Poughkeepsie, NY 

Featuring:

• Professional Lectures on Black Studies
• Traditional African Dances & Drumming by J&G Consultants
• A one woman theatrical production by Carolyn Evans called "Harriet Tubman"
• Dances by M*Power Cultural Dance & Fitness
• FREE Southern African Cuisine
• Community Discussion led by Michael Gee
• A Showcase of Talent
• Youth Tribute to African American History: Readings by Project Thunder Youth & other local youth
• Spoken Word by Gold
• Interactive Capoeira Workshop with Graduado Azulao

Standing on the Shoulders of Greatness