Stop by 12th annual Black History Family Festival Feb. 4

Posted January 18, 2017 10:00 pm

Gail Borden Public Library

On Saturday, Feb. 4, the theme for the 12th annual Black History Family Festival will be "Celebrating African-Americans in Education" at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

All are invited to this annual festival that celebrates diversity and works to bridge all cultures by promoting literacy through arts and education. This year's event will be 1 to 5 p.m. at the main library, 270 N. Grove Ave. There will be cake and refreshments.

The keynote speaker will be Vincent Gaddis, an author and professor of history and director of the Global Studies program at Benedictine University in Lisle.

The festival will feature a musical performance by students from the Chicago West Community Music Center and children's crafts.

There will be a community partners panel on jobs for youth, mental health and expungement.

See the "Project 2-3-1" film and exhibit and check out the Elgin Area School District U-46 Black History Clubs presentations.

Admission is free. For more information, go to www.bhffelgin.org.

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