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SUMMARY:Westbury Arts' 2024 Black History Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Westbury Arts proudly presents African American Culture: Connecting the Community Through the Arts\nJoin us for our Seventh Annual Black History Month Jubilee Celebration – \nAfrican American Culture: Connecting the Community Through the Arts offers a rich tapestry of live performances in storytelling\, dance\, song\, poetry\, and cultural reflection! \nThe day’s events will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Alicia Evans\, Professor at The City College of New York\, an award-winning Fiber Artist\, a storyteller\, and always a captivating speaker. Our performance program will feature the Praise Dancers of Shiloh Baptist Church of Rockville Centre\, Danse Xpressions\, and the award-winning\, nationally recognized Rhythm of the Knights – Uniondale High School Show Choir. \nPat Jenkins Lewis\, Westbury Arts Board Director\, assisted by her daughter Angela Jenkins\, organizes this event\, in collaboration with Westbury Arts. They are honored to once again lead the Black History Month commemoration and celebration – “Through dance\, song\, and spoken word\, we will educate as well as entertain. Our mission is to share the history\, heritage\, and achievements of Black people in the arts.” \nThis family-friendly event brings together the community and allows for sharing of information and history in an engaging and festive atmosphere. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. \n  \nThank you to our Event Sponsors: \nCovanta \nAT&T \nHicks Nurseries \nDonohue Cecere Funeral Directors \nSponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor\, please reach out to us at info@westburyarts.org. \nVolunteers \nThank you to our volunteers from Westbury Arts\, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Pi Pi Omega Chapter of Westbury\, and PSEG Long Island. \nIf you would like to volunteer to assist at the event\, visit https://westburyarts.org/get-involved/ \n\n\nWestbury Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n       
URL:https://westburyarts.org/event/westbury-arts-2024-black-history-celebration/
LOCATION:Westbury High School\, 1 Post Rd.\, Old Westbury\, NY\, 11568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives,Concerts/Live Performances,Cultural Heritage,Official Events
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