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Several local folks showcased their talents at the event. Submitted Photos Talent showcase celebrates black history, culture SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE On Sunday, Feb. 6 before the Packers played the Steelers in the Super Bowl, the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center held its 3rd Annual Black History Unity Day Talent Expression Program. After Yusef Suggs addressed the crowd on the reason why we celebrate Black History and Unity Day, several talented local people performed. They included Shirley "Kwanzaa Queen" Mosley, who danced to Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldier" and recited poetry; Howard "The Real Deal" Coston. who recited two Black History poems that he wrote; Brenda "Angela Davis" Smith, who educated the crowd on Black History and performed a rap; and Dr. Felecia Piggott Long, who performed a spoken word piece from her play "The Funeral of Emmitt Till," which will be performed at Carver High School on Feb. 23 at 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Center Director Ben Piggott served as the master of ceremony for the program, which was sponsored by the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department. Ben Piggott stands with Officer Boyd, who showed his support for the Green Bay Packers at the talent showcase. Emanuel and Anna Mickens Couple celebrates 50th anniversary SP| CIAI H) I hi ( HRONK I I Emanuel and Anna Mickens celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 22, which was also Anna Mickens' birthday. The couple's nieces and some of their friends surprised them with a dinner at Cities Grill and Bar on Stratford Road. Rev. J. R. Samuels married the couple on Jan. 21, 1961 and has been there to support them since'day one. The couple thanks God for their long-lasting love. Both Emanuel and Anna say that God has been too good to them They also thank their nieces. Patricia Tuttle, Tarsha Little and friends, Mr. and Mrs. William Westbrook. Rev. Dr. Donald and Mrs. Jenkins, Rev. Phyllis Faye. Rev. and Mrs. James Rowdy and Bishop S. E. and Mrs. Saunders, who are Emanuel Mickens brother and sister-in-law. The couple also thanks Mr. Mickens' sisters, Elaine. Beverly and Lisa, and everyone who played a role in their blessed celebration. Martin Olah Malveaux Carter Gilchrist Suber Anderson Nelms i McClaurin Jenkins Reaves Lodge to honor state's HBCU leaders SPECIAL TO THK CHRONIC!. K The 1 1 men and women who lead North Carolina's historically black colleges and universities will be honored at the annual Salem Lodge #139 Black History Month Community Banquet & Robert A. Miller Scholarship Gala on Feb. 26. Salem Lodge in Winston-Salem is a subordinate lodge of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of North Carolina. The event will take place at the Anderson Conference Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The honorees are Dr. Harold L. Martin of N.C. A&T State University; Dr. David Olah of Barber-Scotia College; Dr. Julianne Malveaux of Bennett College; Dr. Ronald Carter of Johnson C. Smith University; Dr. Willie J. Gilchrist of Elizabeth City State University; Dr. Dianne B. Suber of St. Augustine's College; Dr. James A. Anderson of Fayetteville State University; Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr. of Livingstone College; Dr. Charlie Nelms of N.C. Central University; Dr. Irma McClaurin of Shaw University; and Dr. Donald J. Reaves of WSSU. The gala's theme is "Paving the Way for Future Generations of Excellence." Eric Watson, the vice president of diversity and inclusion at Food Lion, will be the keynote speaker. "Food Lion is a major supporter of many of the state HBCUs," Watson says. "I'm looking forward to delivering a speech before our erudite honorees and thanking them for the roles they play in educating our youth." The event is a fundraiser for an endow ment in the name of Robert A. Miller, a longtime community leader and one of the first black reporters at the Winston-Salem Journal. Miller was a member of Salem Lodge. "Brother Miller was an outstanding businessman with a long affiliation with Victory Credit Union and Prince Hall freemasonry who was always willing to dis pense knowledge and wisdom to anyone that would ask," says Richard L. Williams, the master of Salem Lodge. "He would be pleased and humbled to know that Salem Lodge is allowing his legacy to live on by providing scholarships to young people in Winston-Salem." In addition to the Salem Lodge scholar ship efforts, the lodge gives boxes of food each year to needy families in the commu nity during the Thanksgiving holiday and hosts a Christmas celebration for the wid ows of departed Brothers. To serve as a sponsor or to purchase tickets to the event, call 336-771-2600. In Celebration Of Black History Month The North Carolina Black Repertory- Co. 610 Coliseum Drive, Winiton-Salem. \C 27106 Presents Thf nCftRC inn Tutmt Enh mn in The Hip-Hop Musical ftr U Buck 1 1 hno Co- Written by Professor Arthur M. Reese and Darryl <,(Mwlm?n Directed by Mabel Robinson Granville T. Woods Telegraph/ Steam Furnace Madame C. J. Walker Scalp Conditioner & Healing Formula Count Basic Swing Ja// Garrette Morgan Traffic l.ight (.as Mask A Salute to African American Inventors and Musicians February 18 (a 8:0<lpm February 19 (?3 :00pm February 20(1* 3:00pm Ticket Price $10.00 Arts Council Theatre 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 For information and ticket purchases call (336) 723-2266 or %isit WHW.nbtf.org BLACK THEATRE IS FOR EVERYONE! This project was supported by the N. C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. # V ^arts artsK COUNCIL innoyahon Celebrate African American History Month! museum ^ of winslon - taltm Join us for special storvtimes: Wednesday, February 9th at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 17th at 2 p.m. Saturday^bruary 19th at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 23rd at 12 p.m. The Healing Force presents The Rhythm of the Drum Sunday, February 20th at 3:00 p.m. This performance is a rousing celebration of culture! With booming drums and rattling gourds... with song and story... with talking drums and wasamba. The Healing Force weaves a message from the heart! www.childrensmusBumofws.org (336)723-9111 x21l 3SD South Liberty Street Winston-Salem 27101
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