Black Family Day

Jun 28, 2008 all day
Location: Reidsville Public Library.
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

12th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day to be Hosted in Reidsville , NC – Black Family Day 2008 will be celebrated Saturday, June 28, 2008, in downtown Reidsville , NC . Free to the public and sponsored by Muhammad Study Group, Rebuilding the Block Initiative, Inc., harambeeradio. com, local businesses and citizens, the event marks the 12th 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 "STOP THE KILLING! The Future is All About Y.O.U.th". Y.O.U.T.H. is an acronym that stands for youth organized and united to help. Workshops for self-improvement will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Reidsville Public Library. 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 Minister Louis Farrakhan. 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. If you are interested in supporting this event as a vendor, sponsor, performer or volunteer, please call 336-344-0217 or amon714@yahoo.com Web Resource Families are encouraged to register online. Vendors may sign-up by phone or online. http://www.blackfam ilyday.org

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