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Brush up on your knowledge of black history at the Black History A to Z Museum on Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library, 2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. Enjoy black history trivia and storytelling, artifacts and memorabilia highlighting accomplishments of Black persons from around the world curated by Dr. Joyya Smith and Sandra Smith. Light refreshments will be served.

The public is invited to an exhibition entitled “The Integration of Sports History: African Americans in Athletics” on Friday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center atrium, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. CBS commentator and former NBA player Mike Glenn will provide a guided tour of an exhibit of rare newspapers, artwork, and other documents that chronicle the journey of black athletes into professional sports. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free of charge and co-sponsored by the Gwinnett County Office of Community Outreach.

Join Gwinnett County Government and the United Ebony Society for a Black History Month celebration on Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center atrium, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. The reception will feature performances, speakers, and special presentations. Refreshments will be served.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF), announced the establishment of the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund on Jan. 30. Over the next four years, the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund will distribute $10 million to 96 accredited institutions. Presidents from 32 of the participating HBCUs will receive the first installment of the endowment gift in the amount of $50,000 on Feb. 28 during a Black History Month program at the AKA International Headquarters in Chicago. The program will include a tour of the recently renovated Ivy Center International Headquarters in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. “As an HBCU graduate and…

Town Hall #1 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6-7:30 PM JP Carr Community Room 981 Taylor Street, Conyers, GA 30012 Town Hall #2 Thursday, February 7, 2019 6-7:30 PM Springfield Baptist Church 1877 Iris Dr SE, Conyers, GA 30013 Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6-8 PM JP Carr Community Room 981 Taylor Street, Conyers, GA 30012 Town Hall #3 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 6-7:30 PM JP Carr Community Room 981 Taylor Street, Conyers, GA 30012 Town Hall #4 Thursday, February 21, 2019 6-7:30 PM Location TBD Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6-8 PM JP Carr Community Room 981 Taylor…

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, as the nation watches Fair Fight Founder and Chair Stacey Abrams respond to the State of the Union, Fair Fight is hosting watch parties in Georgia and around the nation.

 Notable leaders are expected at some of the events.   Rep. Hank Johnson #AbramsAddress D.C. Watch Party 8:30 p.m. – 11p.m. Local 16
1602 U Street NW
Washington, D.C.   Rep. Park Cannon #AbramsAddress Atlanta Watch Party 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Noni’s
357 Edgewood Ave. SE, 
Atlanta Richmond County Democratic Party President Jordan Johnson
 #AbramsAddress Augusta Watch Party 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. 1101 Greene Street
, Augusta,…

Valentine’s Day is a perfect day for couples to say ‘I do’ or ‘I still do,’ and they can take the plunge or renew their vows Thursday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the historic Isaac Adair House, 15 S. Clayton St. in downtown Lawrenceville. The annual Valentine’s Day wedding and vow renewal event is co-hosted by Gwinnett Parks and Recreation along with Chief Magistrate Kristina Hammer Blum and Probate Court Judge Christopher Ballar, who will be performing the ceremonies. Couples who are getting married must obtain a valid marriage license prior to the ceremony and bring the…

DeKalb for Seniors, Inc. will host its 5th Annual Business and Community Expo. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia. DeKalb For Seniors, Inc. is the nonprofit that serves as the fundraising and advocacy arm for the Lou Walker Senior Center, an award winning multi-purpose facility for seniors 55 and older. The center serves as a model for senior centers across the nation and serves over 3,000 members throughout the year. On a daily basis, approximately 300 seniors attend the center.…

The Kiwanis Lithonia-Stonecrest Foundation is hosting a community summit, “Follow the Money,” on Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Lithonia Woman’s Club, 2564 Wiggins St., Lithonia. The community is invited to learn why it is critical that everyone in the community is counted in the U.S. Census. In advance of the 2020 Census, Richard A. Oden, former chairman of the Rockdale Board of Commissioners and one of the organizers of the community, said stakeholders will learn about how statistical data is tied to funding, economy, education, economic development and other resources. “If you want to know why…

State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, District 93, announced that she has six available slots for students who are interested in participating in the House Page Program. Kendrick represents unincorporated areas of Stone Mountain and Lithonia in DeKalb County and unincorporated areas of Snellville and Loganville in Gwinnett County. The House Page Program is open to students 12 to 18 years old. The program, which has been in existence over 50 years, offers students the chance to serve members of the House of Representatives at the Georgia Capitol during the legislative session. The experience of serving as a legislative page has…