Patterson Branch Library holds Black History Program
St. Mary Parish Library’s Patterson Branch held its Black History Program on Feb. 23.
St. Mary Parish Library’s Patterson Branch held its Black History Program on Feb. 23.
RALEIGH, N.C. — For generations, any woman who owned a dress made by Willie Otey Kay owned an heirloom, a coveted gem, a treasure beyond price.
Central Catholic High School celebrated Black History month with a presentation titled, “Diversity — A Celebration of King’s Dream.” During the program, speakers shared their stories of diversity and the role Central Catholic High School has played as a change agent in the east St. Mary Parish area. Featured speakers were Joe Jones and Seth Thomas. The keynote speaker was Luria Shaw Young, 1987 alumni of Central Catholic High School and dean of the College of Education of Southern University. Pictured are members of the school’s diversity committee: Principal Vic Bonnaffee, David Irwin, Patricia Hawkins, Jones, Young, Clarence Robinson and Thomas.
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Central Catholic High School celebrated Black History month with a presentation titled, “Diversity — A Celebration of King’s Dream.” During the program, speakers shared their stories of diversity a