Black History Month Kwanzaa celebration Feb. 27
2/12/2016, 6:53 p.m.
It’s called “Black History Month Kwanzaa In Daily Living Celebration.”
And the free event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St., in the West End.
It is organized by Faith Leaders Moving Forward, whose vision is to “be a socio-economic platform of self-determination for black people through the faith community,” according to Dr. Charles Shannon, the group’s founder, who also is pastor of Mount Level Baptist Church in Amelia County.
The program will feature youths from The Richmond Youth Jazz Guild, representatives from Muhammad University of Islam and other community groups, Dr. Shannon stated in a news release.
An exhibition of photos and artifacts will be on hand, as well as vendors offering a variety of products and services, Dr. Shannon added.
For more information: (804) 251-0288.
