On Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 7:30 pm, at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, the Heritage Ensemble invites you to celebrate with us in a unique musical journey. The theme of the performance is “JUNETEENTH: AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION THE GOSPEL TRUTH”. The uniqueness of this celebration will be the journey through the powerful … Continue reading HERITAGE ENSEMBLE June Sixteenth JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION By Dr. Francesca Armmer
Month: June 2018
AN OFFER OF HOPE AND CHANGE – One Day of Prevention is worth a Lifetime of Cure By D. Rena’ Chaney
The up-rise in crime statistics shows an increase in the areas of gun violence, vandalism, gang affiliation, child trafficking and sexual assault. As more and more children are being diagnosed with anger issues, there is an even greater concern as the nation is now acknowledging mental health issues beginning as young as pre-school. The question … Continue reading AN OFFER OF HOPE AND CHANGE – One Day of Prevention is worth a Lifetime of Cure By D. Rena’ Chaney
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, Friday, June 15, 2018
Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for their annual Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s celebration will be held at Barrack’s Banquet Center located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 6:00-11:00pm. Tickets are $35 and include dinner. Celebrate African American Heritage with food, music, centric poetry and … Continue reading Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, Friday, June 15, 2018
3rd Annual Peoria NAACP Peoria Music Fest and Wellness Fair, June 23rd and 24th, 2018
The Peoria NAACP will hold the 3rd Annual Peoria Music Fest and Wellness Fair on June 23rd and 24th at John Gwynn Park and Carver Center. Admission is free and will feature free food, a health fair, 3 on 3 Basketball, and more. On Saturday, June 23rd, 12 – 4pm, the P-Town Car Club and … Continue reading 3rd Annual Peoria NAACP Peoria Music Fest and Wellness Fair, June 23rd and 24th, 2018
4th Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala at Lincoln Branch Library, Friday, June 22, 2018
The 4th Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala will take place on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Lincoln Branch Library, starting at 7pm. The gala theme: In the Secret Garden with Romance Novelist, Barbara Keaton. Ms. Keaton has written 11 novels and has also written articles for Today’s Black Woman Magazine, Chicago Reader, and … Continue reading 4th Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala at Lincoln Branch Library, Friday, June 22, 2018
Black Girls Do Bike-Peoria Juneteenth Bike Ride, June 23, 2018
In conjunction with the NAACP’s Annual Health Fair, Black Girls Do Bike-Peoria, BikePeoria.Org, and the Major Taylor Cycle Club will host a 20-40 mile Juneteenth Bike Ride. The ride will start at 8:30am at John Gwynn Park. There is no cost to ride. You can choose your route of 20 miles or 40 miles. There … Continue reading Black Girls Do Bike-Peoria Juneteenth Bike Ride, June 23, 2018
Mattie P. Dawson Luncheon, Saturday, June 23, 2018
New Life Christian Church’s Godly Girlfriends is hosting its annual Mattie P. Dawson Luncheon, Saturday, June 23, 2018. The doors will open at 10:30am. The luncheon will be held at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 3601 N. North St. The guest speaker is Lady Vickie Calmese. Lady Vickie is currently a member of the Southern Tabernacle … Continue reading Mattie P. Dawson Luncheon, Saturday, June 23, 2018
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