BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ CELEBRATES AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE

On Thursday, February 12, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host his Annual African-American Heritage Celebration, honoring “A Century of African-American Life, Heritage and Culture.”

 

Borough President Diaz will recognize leading individuals for their valuable contributions to the community and city. This year’s honorees include Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson, andCommunity Activist and Urban Farmer Karen Washington. In addition, community activist Jamaal Bailey will be the recipient of the inaugural Jonathan Hicks Memorial Award, named for the pioneering journalist, mentor and activist who passed away in 2014.

 

 

WHAT:                      Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosts his annual African-American Heritage Celebration

                                    

 

WHEN:                      Thursday, February 12, 2015

                                      12 noon – 3 p.m.

                                   

 WHERE:                  Dreiser Loop Community Center

177 Dreiser Loop in Co-op City

Bronx, NY

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