Black History Month events continue February 27 and 28

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 22, 2012) -- Tallahassee Community College will kick off its Black History Month events on Wednesday, February 22. 

At 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, Dr. Anthony Viegbesie, history and social sciences professor, will read from his book, Our Faults: Conversations on the State of Affairs in Modern Black America.  And at 7 p.m., Monday, February 27, Dr. Wes Singletary, history and social sciences adjunct professor, will read from his book, The Right Time: John Henry “Pop” Lloyd and Black Baseball . 

Both readings will take place on the first floor of the TCC Library, and copies of the books will be available for purchase and to be signed by the authors. 

Previously scheduled Black History Month events at TCC include: 

• Thursday, February 23 - the popular Gospel Extravaganza and Soul Food Festival. The event, a showcase of local gospel choirs and entertainers, will be held in the Student Union Ballroom and begins with a 6 p.m. reception followed by entertainment at 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 28, the College will welcome guests to the Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Health Fair. Vendors representing various entities in the community will be on campus providing information that will ensure a healthier tomorrow. Blood pressure, sickle cell and wellness screenings will be available to all in attendance. Confirmed vendors for the Health Fair include: American Red Cross, Anytime Fitness, Big Bend Hospice, Bond Community Health, Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition, Hour Glass, Leon County Health Department Office of Minority Health, Lupus Support Group, TCC Mental Health Services and TCC Nutrition Sciences.

Admission to all events is free. 

For more information on TCC’s celebration of Black History Month, contact Rita Dickey by phone, (850) 201-6178, or email dickeyr@tcc.fl.edu.