Celebration of Black History Month

Logan Black History Month

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On February 19, 2013, AFSC's Appalachian Center for Equality hosted a presentation on Black History Month. ACE program participants spoke in front of Logan, WV residents at Logan High School's Little Theatre. Photos: Beth Spence

Young leaders in Logan, West Virignia honored Black History Month this year by hosting a youth program at Logan High School Little Theatre on February 19th, 2013.  Over 50 community members were in attendance.  Performances included a poetry reading of "America" by Maya Angelou, presentation of excerpts from President Obama's 2013 inauguration speech, a powerpoint presentation on African American innovators, and speeches summarizing student interviews of local human rights heroes.  Hear and watch our youth leaders talk about Black History month on the local radio station WVOW and on the Logan High School news channel WLHS.  

Young leaders in Logan, W.Va., honored Black History Month this year by hosting a youth program at Logan High School Little Theatre on Feb. 19, 2013. Over 50 community members were in attendance.

Performances included a poetry reading of "America" by Maya Angelou, presentation of excerpts from President Obama's 2013 inauguration speech, a powerpoint presentation on African American innovators, and speeches summarizing student interviews of local human rights heroes.

Hear and watch our youth leaders talk about Black History month on the local radio station WVOW and on the Logan High School news channel WLHS.

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