PC Black Heritage Celebration Inc. host events for Black History Month
The 19th Annual Black Heritage Educational and Cultural Festival returns to Plant City, during Feb. 11, 12. and 13.
The Plant City Black Heritage Celebration, Inc. is sponsoring the three-day festival with the theme entitled ‘Health and Wellness for All.’
On Friday, Feb. 11, a gala event will take place at the Hillsborough Community College – Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Rd, in Plant City.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., the function will present Former Hillsborough County Commissioner Lesley Miller, who will serve as the master of ceremony.
The keynote speaker will be Derrick McBride, author of the book, One Search for All.
Tickets are $45 per person, which are tax deductible and non-refundable, and will not be available at the door.
Checks can be made to:
Plant City Black Heritage
1902 Bond St.
Plant City, FL 33563
Saturday, Feb. 12 will be an eventful day beginning with a youth summit from 9 a.m. to noon.
It will take place at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 S. Maryland Ave., in Plant City.
The summit will be free of charge for all, and youth participants will receive free breakfast and lunch.
Church and youth school groups with youth ages 10 and up are invited, with the opportunity to win cash prizes.
A Black Heritage gospel concert will close the festival on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m.
The lively musical entertainment will take place at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 604 W. Ball St., in Plant City.
For more information, please contact Sharon Moody at (813) 453-7134 or SharonMoody91@yahoo.com; Marion Cole at (813) 759-8581 or MarionCole@aol.com; or Cynthia Bailey at (813) 477-7433 or CX97@aol.com.
