Weekend events in Montgomery celebrate Black History Month

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -Two events happening Saturday are specifically geared toward young people and families to mark Black History Month.

At the City of St. Jude, YOUTH for ACTION, The CDMC, and the 9th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will mark the month with a youth reenactment of the 1965 Civil and Voter Rights March. This event is designed to Engage, Educate, and Empower young people in the community about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the Voting Rights March and to salute the leaders who sacrificed for equality and justice.

This event starts at 9:00 a.m. For More Information, contact Rev. Dr. Cathey Bruce (334)-590-9265

Also Saturday, the City of Montgomery’s Parks & Rec department is hosting “Food & Grooves Honoring Black History.” It’s a free event for families, including food trucks and LIVE entertainment. It will be at Rotary Dog Park on Coosa Street from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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