Events of Thursday, February 14, 2019
Black History Month Celebration at Jackson College. Celebrate Black History Month at Jackson College with a special commemoration from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in Bert Walker Hall, Rooms 144-145. This Black History Month Celebration will feature a historical tribute, musical entertainment by local artist Benny Poole, authentic “soul food” and beverages. Event is free and college and community members are welcome. The Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsors the luncheon. Black History Month is a time to remember and celebrate the achievements of black Americans. The event grew out of the first “Negro History Week,” in 1926, the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. February coincides with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social at the Lost Railway Museum. Join us for a family friendly Valentine's Day event! Our ice cream bar will be loaded up with favorite treats and toppings, all donated by our wonderful volunteers. Come out to meet our Executive Director, Britt Keene, her family, and our volunteers. Suggested donation of $5 per person, or…
