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All are invited to the 2010 Black History Month Extravaganza

Councilwomen Newbille and Robertson invite all to attend the two-day 7th Annual Black History Month Extravaganza on Sat.Feb.27 and Sun.Feb.28. Includes Community Awards Program and Dinner dinner, and a program on “The History and Creation of the Black Church,” followed by a question-and-answer session and audience discussion.

Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District and Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, invite citizens to join them at the two-day Richmond 7th Annual Black History Month Extravaganza; cosponsored by Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, Member, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District.

The first-day of the event will include the Richmond 7th Annual Black History Month Extravaganza Heritage Community Awards Program and Dinner. This event will recognize individuals whose volunteer efforts have made significant differences in our community and include a program entitled “Embracing Our Culture, Saving Our Children, Reclaiming Our Community”. The event includes a free Soul Food Dinner.

The second-day of two-day Richmond 7th Annual Black History Month Extravaganza will include a program-driven discussion entitled “The Future of Richmond’s Past,” which will be held in a different location.

Both events (including the dinner) are free and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend.

WHEN/WHERE

First-Day – Saturday, February 27, 2010 – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Heritage Community Awards Program and Dinner

Keynote Speaker
Rev. Marcus Martin, Pastor, New Bridge Baptist Church
President, Baptist General Convention of Virginia Division of Clergy

Live Musical Entertainment
· Richmond Youth Jazz Guild
· Pilgrim Baptist Church Mass Choir
· Jake Holmes “In Due Season”
· Soulful Sounds

Includes
· Free Admission
· Free Soul Food Dinner

Location
Richmond Public Schools – Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street, Richmond (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill)

Second-Day – Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:00-3:30 p.m.
program-driven Discussion entitled “The Future of Richmond’s Past”

Location
Family Resource Center
2405 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill)

WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council,
East End 7th District,
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council,
Gateway 6th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, at 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com