Progressive REsource-Center
@ the Parker-Harrell Building
80 Junior High Drive
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Thursday, January 31st: Start setting up a display of African-American art, artifacts, historical items, such as washboards, quilts, etc. between 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm at the Parker Harrell Building.
Friday, February 1st: Finish bringing in items for display between 12pm-5pm. Movie Night will begin @ 6:30 pm. The price is $1 for admission. The concession stand will be open.
Saturday, February 2nd: Black Expo 9am-1pm- This will be an opportunity for Black Businesses in the local community to showcase their business. Furthermore, we will have some presentations on Finance, Health, and Historical Black Colleges and Universities, etc.
The Children Talent show will be @ 4 PM. We ask that all leaders, parents, youth pastors, etc. will come out and support our youth and bring their youth.
Friday, February 8th: Black History Quiz Bowl @ 6 pm. The winners of the Essay Contest will be announced.
Sunday, February 17th @ 3 pm, Movie Night- The price is $1 for admission. The concession stand will be open.
Monday, February 18th @ 2 pm, Teach-In Day- We will have some community leaders and some youth on a panel to discuss some of the issues and concerns within our community. In addition, we will have some speakers.
The Black History Committee will really appreciate your support. Please come out and support our youth and various events. If you have any questions or would like to participate in any of the events, please contact Syretta Lett @ (912) 339-0045 or syrettalett@gmail.com.
Thank you,
The Black History Committee:
Syretta Lett- Chairman
Tommie L. Jones
Carolyn Josey
Carolyn Wade
Jessica Sellers