Community Corner
Town of Babylon to Hold Annual Black History Month Celebration
30th annual event is slated for February 27th
(February 20, 2018 – Lindenhurst, NY) - Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer has announced that the Town’s Department of Human Services will be hosting its 30th Annual Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 27th at Amityville Memorial High School. This year’s event, titled “African Americans in Times of War,” will begin at 6 P.M. and feature local honorees, live performances, and a vendor marketplace. Delivering the keynote address will be Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, the President of SUNY Old Westbury and the Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Live entertainment for the event will be provided by Renee Joshua Porter, the Amityville Memorial High School Jazz Band and Venettes Cultural Workshop, among others. News 12 reporter Averi Harper, the host of “Diverse Long Island,” is the mistress of ceremonies for the event.
Amityville Memorial High School is located at 250 Merrick Road in Amityville. For more information, please call the Town of Babylon Department of Human Services at (631) 464-4340.
