Black Heritage Celebrations 2006

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   February 6th, 9th & 18th         Rave Preview Film Screenings              "The Gospel"

                                      February 24th  The Pan African &  African American Art Institutes Genealogical Society.

Another wonderful celebration of art, high culture, spirituality, history and festivities. Community leaders, Ms. Mildred Archie, a  world traveler & one of the  contributors of  African art and artifacts for the Pan African & African American Arts, Black Heritage Month programs, which included a month long educational exhibit and Rave Preview film screenings at the Springfield, Ohio Clark County Public Library.

Mr. Ronald Stephens, minister, author, artist, clothing designer & father of the renowned R & B artist, John Legend, community advocates, Minister Raymond Lloyd Jr. provided the power point equipment for the African American genealogy presentation. Interfaith churches, Mayor Warren Copeland, Dave Garrett, of Dave Garrett Jewelers, Springfield News & Sun, Dayton Daily News, Sassy's Upscale Fashions, Garden Arts & Gifts & anonymous donors  were all major contributors to the events.

 Film Screenings of The Gospel was Mon., Feb. 6, 12:00 to 2:00 and Thurs., Feb. 9th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Admission and Refreshments were free to the public!

The African American Heritage Celebrations continued Sat., Feb.18th,  At the Dayton Metro Library (Downtown - 3rd St., Dayton, Ohio): During the Film Screenings, refreshments were served & vendors sold their cultural treasures. Tours of Art exhibits were showcased for the community to enjoy. The event was also free to the public! 

"In Keeping Our Heritage Alive", The African American Arts and The Pan African Institutes partnered with the Springfield, Ohio East Main Street Kroger Store. Presenters Mr. Arthur Thomas and Mrs. Dorothy Tuck introduced to the community the importance of history research in family genealogy.  

The event was free & Kroger served pizza and soda to Schaefer middle school  students & participants on Friday, February 24th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm

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