NEWS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
PHONE (610) 278-3061 FAX 278-5959
COMMISSIONERS:
THOMAS JAY ELLIS, ESQ. Chairman, JAMES R. MATTHEWS , RUTH S. DAMSKER
RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY 02/10/06 PR#02-07
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION PLANNED
NORRISTOWN — The public is invited to join in a celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans at a daylong event Wednesday, February 22 at the Montgomery County Human Services Center, 1430 Dekalb Street, Norristown.
“With this program we would like to educate people about our beautiful culture and rich heritage” said Marlene Harris-Peter, Chairperson of the Black History Celebration Planning Committee. “Our focus is on the youth of the community and for them to learn about their ancestors and heritage, and how others paved the way for them.”
The event will feature panelists who will inform attendees. Among them will be Rev. Lamont L. Waddles, whose passion is African-American research, and who is a contributor of historic facts to The Times Herald, on a daily basis during the month of February.
Other noted speakers will include Dr. Joseph Amprey, Jr., founder of The Drum, a publication for African Americans, Rochelle Griffen-Culbreath, former Norristown Municipal Council President (and first African American female to hold the post), Renee Amoore of the Amoore Group, Adrian James, a graduate of the Norristown Weed and Seed program, Rev. Everett Debnam, founder and Pastor of Invictus Ministries in Pottstown and Maurie “Tony” Davis, a founding member of the International Mentoring Association.
The celebration will also include entertainment by Waverly Alston & Friends, a Gospel/Jazz group, members of the Eisenhower Middle School Choir, storytelling by Momma Sandi and African dancing by Vena. The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library and the Upper Merion High School will also provide displays of African heritage.
For further information, contact Harriet Morton at 610-278-5117.
