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Saturday, June 23 2007 |
by amonmuhammad |
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Immediate Release:Contact: Anita Muhammad 336-342-4656 office 413-778-9667 fax
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11th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day to be Hosted in Reidsville, NC – Black Family Day 2007 will be celebrated Saturday, June 23, 2007, in downtown Reidsville, NC. Free to the public and sponsored by Muhammad’s Study Group, harambeeradio.com, 97.1QMG, local businesses and citizens, the event marks the 11th Anniversary of community unity, fellowship, and learning. Black Family Day is observed annually on the 4th Saturday in June. It is known for its spirited entertainment and enlightening speakers. The theme for this year’s Black Family Day is "One Nation Under God". Our focus will be on the nine ministries presented on October 16, 2005 during the 10th anniversary of the MMM. www.millionsmoremovement.org. The ministries are Agriculture, Arts & Culture, Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, Information, Justice, Science and Technology, and Trade and Commerce. Workshops for self-improvement will begin at 9:30 a.m. Outdoor program will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Scales and Morehead Streets at the Confederate Soldier monument. About Black Family Day
Black Family Day is the premier cultural event in Rockingham County initiated by Amon Muhammad, the Reidsville Rep. of the Hon. Min. Louis Farrakhan & the Nation of Islam. The rural city government did not accept the program at its inception and fought against Muhammad, and those with him. Muhammad & supporters rallied against the opposition and eventually filed suit in federal court for civil rights violations. The city ultimately was forced to yield to the community’s desire in 2000, suffering embarrassment. The event has been held downtown since that time. Included are day of workshops, gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, spoken word artists, spiritual & civic leaders. Vendors from all over the region bring arts, crafts, and products of interest to the Black Community. Ethnic and Traditional menus are on hand in the food village. Children’s activities are also plentiful. The Family Fun village will feature a 22’ super slide, kiddie swings, berry-go-round, crawl-throughs, and a moon bounce. This year Black Family Day partners with Thankful Heritage Traveling Museum to bring a special historical display of Black history from the before the Middle Passage to the present. Attendees of Black Family Day will be able to visit the museum on site. About The Black Family Day Foundation Formed in 1996 to address the critical needs of the Black community of rural Rockingham County, The Black Family Day Foundation (BFD Foundation) hosts functions to inspire, motivate, teach and train the public in activities of self-improvement. If you are interested in supporting this event as a vendor, sponsor, performer or volunteer, please call 336.342.4656 or
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Web ResourceFamilies are encouraged to register online. Vendors may sign-up by phone or online.http://www.blackfamilyday.org
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Location: Downtown Reidsville, NC
Contact: Anita Muhammad |
| 336.342.4656
336.698.3834
info@blackfamilyday.org |
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