College Park observes Black History Month with a FREE program, the Sankofa Experience

The city of College Park hosts the Sankofa Experience, a Black History Month program, on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. The program is FREE and open to the public, no ticket needed.

Rooted in building on lessons from the past, The Sankofa Experience invites us to explore how history shapes today and helps us build the roadmap to a brighter future for our families, communities and generations to come.

The event takes place at Georgia International Convention Center, located at:
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337

Here’s a look at what you can expect:

• Two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor La’Tasha Givens will lead the evening’s program.
• Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, city council members, and other outstanding individuals will be recognized for their contributions.
• A Voices of the Past reenactment will bring local historical figures and their stories to life.
• Musical selections from performers like Shantá L. Johnson and the Metropolitan Atlanta Community Band.
• Dr. La’Neice Littleton, a respected scholar in African American studies and public history, will deliver the keynote speech.
• The 2025 Black History Program Awards will honor exceptional individuals with accolades like the Lifetime Achievement Award, Merit Award and Humanitarian Award.
• Inspirational messages from esteemed city leaders, including Mayor Bianca Motley Broom and dedicated community activists.
• A blessing of the food will close the celebration, followed by a community meal for attendees to gather and connect.

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