This year marks two major milestones in American history: The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Civil rights activist Lawrence Hamm will help the Morristown Neighborhood House celebrate both events, as featured speaker on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Morristown High School, as part of the Nabe’s Black History Month program.
The program runs from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Several prominent individuals and groups also will be honored for their civic contributions, and there will be foods from African-based cultures along with live music and entertainment for all ages. Admission is $10.
Here are more details.
FROM THE MORRISTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE:
At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington
Neighborhood House Celebrates Black History Month
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 @ 5:30 PM
The Ninth Annual Black History Month Celebration will be held at Morristown High School, 50 Early St. in Morristown, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, from 5:30 pm until 8 pm. The theme for this year’s event will be “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.” The Celebration will feature foods that are representative of African-based cultures, live music and entertainment for people of all ages.
The keynote speaker will be Lawrence Hamm; civil rights activist, humanitarian and lecturer. An Essay contest featuring the top three finalists at the middle and high school levels will be announced and prizes awarded. Also on this night we will honor individuals who have contributed to the community: Dr. Dorothy M. Hollowell, Charles W. Dickerson III, Tyrone Lynch, Christopher Martin, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Morristown Alumnae Chapter and Les Femmes Social Club.
The Black History event has proven to be an effective tool for spurring cross cultural communication. People from diverse cultures help plan the event and the participation is extremely diverse. There is a $10 admission fee for this year’s event.
About the Black History Month Celebration
In 2002, Neighborhood House helped convene representatives from throughout the community to work together to help ensure cross-cultural harmony. Through a series of meetings, there was a consistent desire to help cultures learn about one another. Coordinating a community celebration of Black History Month was one action that resulted from the meetings. In addition to the Black History Month celebration, working with individuals and organizations throughout the community, Neighborhood House co-host events for Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and an outdoor festival in August called Community Family Day.
For more information about this year’s Black History Month celebration, please contact Perla Moran at (973)538-1229 ext.22 or by e-mail at moranp@neighborhood-house.org or contact Steven Neblett at (973) 538-1229 ext.28 or by e-mail: nebletts@neighborhood-house.org
About Morristown Neighborhood House
Morristown Neighborhood House was founded in 1898 as a settlement house that helped Italian immigrants in becoming acclimated to a new culture. Our mission is to promote community stability and economic growth by helping transition immigrant families into their communities, fostering cross-cultural awareness, and assisting working and impoverished families to maximize their educational, social, physical, and economic potential. We currently run programs in four cities and seven locations in Morris County. Through programs in Morristown, Dover, Denville and Frelinghuysen Middle School on an average day over 1,500 children and youth receive services from Neighborhood House. For more information about Neighborhood House, please visit our website www.neighborhood-house.org or contact David Walker, Executive Director, at (973)538-1229 ext. 26 or walkerd@neighborhood-house.org.
