The Peninsula Friends of the Library’s Celebrating Our Similarities event for Black Heritage took place on February 21st. The “Friends” worked with local families to provide a spectacular celebration that was both informative and moving. The wide variety of performances included Makinto, representing the non-profit Amahoro International, sharing the thrilling history of Black culture through storytelling and song. This influence played a pivotal role in inspiring the artwork of Alison Rowley, Jamele, Candy Paula, James Brooks, Michele Ford, and Peninsula High student, Mayah Singh-Barrett, along with other high school artists. Chad Grant’s poetry and Paula Swearingen’s impetus for her series of Brown Skin Curly Girl children’s books help enlighten us. Eleven-year-old dancer Jade from COLLAB Dance studio, with instructor and co-owner of the women-owned, Black business, captivated the audience. It was another eye-opening and mind-growing event sponsored by the “Friends.”
Photos by Tony LaBruno
I totally loved this Event, Thank you for hosting!!!