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College to commemorate Black History Month
Jackson Community College will commemorate February as Black History Month with a celebration Thursday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. in the Potter Center cafeteria.
This Black History Month celebration will include a soul food lunch in the cafeteria, with musical entertainment provided by Jackson area musician Victor McDermott. This event is free of charge, and community members are welcome.
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U. S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month.
