Black History Coloring and Essay Contest

Celebrating Black History Month is a way to honor and recognize all that African-Americans have done, not just in the fight for equality, but for the betterment of our country as a whole. Established in 1976, Black History Month remains one of the most heavily observed month-long celebrations. The four-week-long designation takes place each February and first began as Negro History Week in 1926. 

In honor of Black History Month the public is invited to join the Police Department along with the Recreation and Parks Department in recognizing some of the first African-American police officers with a special program and reception. As a way to commemorate the occasion, the Recreation Department is sponsoring a coloring and essay contest.

Black History Month program invitation [pdf/532kb/1p] 

Students will color a specially designed sheet or write an essay on one of three Black History topics. Winners will be recognized during the program. The event will be held on Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center. (links at right)