Gaithersburg Celebrates African American History Month with A Tribute to Influential Public Figures

In honor of African American History Month, the City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee presents “In Celebration: African American Heroes and Sheroes.” This tribute to African American civil rights leaders and iconic public figures will take place on Monday, February 7, 2011 in the City Hall Gallery, 31 S. Summit Avenue. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m., followed by a proclamation and screening of the Black National Anthem delivered in the Council Chambers during the Mayor and City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

The City’s celebration event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested.  Please call Gaithersburg’s Community Services Division at 301-258-6395 x3 or e-mail Shanthi Srinivasachar at ssrinivasachar@gaithersburgmd.gov by February 2, 2011.  For more information on Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.