Posted 10:51 pm Thursday, February 14, 2013
Tyler Annual African-American history event set for Saturday
Staff Reports
An annual African-American History Celebration will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 615 John Milton St., Tyler.
The theme will be, “Blazing the Trail for the Gift of Freedom & Education: The Struggle Continues!”
During the celebration, participants will sing, recite poetry and discuss historical African-American events. The highlight of the celebration will be the guest speaker, Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, president of Texas College.
Following the celebration, an old-fashioned soul food dinner will be served in the church cafeteria. The public is invited.
The theme will be, “Blazing the Trail for the Gift of Freedom & Education: The Struggle Continues!”
During the celebration, participants will sing, recite poetry and discuss historical African-American events. The highlight of the celebration will be the guest speaker, Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, president of Texas College.
Following the celebration, an old-fashioned soul food dinner will be served in the church cafeteria. The public is invited.
