Black History Month Celebration-Bolingbrook

Black History Month Awareness Club

260 S. Schmidt Road, Suite A, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

For Immediate Release

Further Information Contact: Felix George 630-972-9572

Community-Wide Black History Month Celebration

This year the not for profit social organization will coordinate and host the 11th annual social event that raises awareness about the history of Black Americans. This event will be held during Black History Month and is geared to all residents in Bolingbrook regardless of race and origin to assist in building bridges of tolerance and understanding. The event will be free and open to the general public and again this year it will be held at the Bolingbrook High School Auditorium at 365 Raider Way (Lily Cache Ln & Schmidt Rd.) in Bolingbrook on Saturday, February 12th, commencing at 4pm. Doors will be open at 3:00pm.

Black History Month recognizes and promotes the appreciation of centuries of African-American achievement, culture and heritage. Its origins are rooted in the efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of Afro-American Life and History, who in 1926 introduced Negro History Week. The month of February was chosen because it coincided with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas on the 14^th and Abraham Lincoln on the 12^th. Both were great influential leaders who furthered civil rights and improved the plight of Black Americans.

 The master of ceremony will be Leroy Brown Jr. This year's featured performers will be Cheryl Hunt, the story teller of Jazzfanzz of Chicago.  The program will also feature gospel singer Vivian Foster of Bolingbrook performing songs from her record album. The choir group named WILLING SOULS is composed of young adults ages 18-30 determined to yield themselves to Christ; utilize their gifts and talents to bring glory to God. Willing Souls has ministered at several Back to School concerts, youth explosions, choir musicals, Gospel fests, and local church services.

Special appearance by the youthful Cypher Rangers, Zeta Phi Beta sorority will perform a step show routine and engaging poet Wayne Foster will recite some of his latest poems, the middle schools Honor Rolls acknowledgments and much more.

The general public is invited to attend. Admission is free.