2024 Black History Month Celebration, A Tribute to Black History in DeKalb
February 22, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2024 Black History Month Celebration – DeKalb History Center
Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr.
A Tribute to Black History in DeKalb Featuring Historian, Author, and Activist Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr.
Join us for our 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration! Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., will provide an exciting retrospective look at DeKalb’s history through the lens of his book African American Life in DeKalb County, 1823 – 1970, published in 1998. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights, understanding, and an authentic connection to DeKalb County’s rich African American heritage.
Marcia Glenn Hunter, Lithonia’s first Black female mayor, will provide opening remarks.
Our program will include celebratory musical selections from singer Nzinga Benton. Dancer Morgan Harrell, Miss Middle West Georgia, will close the program with a dynamic interpretive dance.
Lunch is included with ticket purchase and will be provided by Phenomenal Foods by Chef Holly.
Filmed: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm at the DeKalb History Center
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Thank you 2024 sponsors!
Judge & Mrs. Clarence Seeliger
The Committee to Re-Elect Judge Gregory A. Adams
Agnes Scott College
Mecca Anderson for DeKalb State Court Judge
Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance
Steve Bradshaw for DeKalb CEO
City of Brookhaven
Compassionate Atlanta
Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court
City of Decatur
Decatur Development Authorities
Dunwoody Preservation Trust
Emory Decatur Hospital
Catherine Mullins
New South Associates
Steele Program Managers
The Marlay House
American Baptist Historical Society
Tricia & Walt Drake
Caroline Freeman
Kelly Jordan
Mike Lehman
Lorraine For DeKalb CEO
Sheriff Melody M. Maddox
Martha Pacini
Pete & Charlotte Pfeiffer
Claudia & Carl Stucke
Harold & Deborah Van Broekhoven
Stephanie Van Parys & Rob Cleveland
