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Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to Host Film, Panel Discussion on Feb. 20 to Celebrate Black History Month


Black History Month program 2016
Black History Month program 2016, (Photo: VOPF)

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2016. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations hosts a Black History Month program on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd.

The program features a film on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Black Wall Street, one of the most successful African-American communities in the country during the early 20th century. A panel discussion follows the film. Invited panelists include Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Michelle Alexander, Dr. Efaye Williams, and Walter Perkins.

The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 708-283-5621.

Source: http://www.villageofparkforest.com


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