Tri-Citians prepare to celebrate Black History Month
Several events are planned in the next few weeks for Black History Month -- everything from a soul food celebration to a panel discussion featuring former U.S. Secretary of Energy Hazel O'Leary. Here's a look at what's in store:
-- The Franklin County Historical Museum will have a Black History Month-themed exhibit on display throughout the month. Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Admission is free. The museum is at 305 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco.
-- A breast cancer awareness event featuring Andrea Ivory is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday on the HUB main stage at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. Ivory is a breast cancer survivor who started the Florida Breast Health Initiative. She'll speak at the event, which also will include performances by Curtis Nettles and Alexandra Adams. A reception will follow.
-- A Soul Food Celebration is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at Virgie Robinson Elementary School in Pasco. An authentic soul food dinner will be served. There also will be speakers, music and educational material. The event is being put on by The Juneteenth Community Council. The school is at 125 S. Wehe St.
-- A celebration of the life William R. Wiley and the contributions of other black scientists runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at Battelle Auditorium in Richland. The event will include a panel discussion featuring O'Leary, who was energy secretary from 1993-97, and Battelle scientists Wayne Martin and Novella Bridges. The Herald's publisher, Rufus Friday, will moderate the panel. RSVP by Thursday to RSVP@pnl.gov.
-- A music and dance event will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Gjerde Center at CBC. The event will include performances by The Dance Class and Adams. Information about autism will also be available. A reception will follow.
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