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Sullivan County Legislature marks Black History Month with keynote, historians and My Brother’s Keeper awards
Summary
At its full-board meeting, the Sullivan County Legislature hosted a Black History Month program featuring keynote speaker John Johnson, presentations by county and town historians, and My Brother’s Keeper student performances and awards.
The Sullivan County Legislature set aside part of its full-board meeting for a Black History Month program that included a keynote address by speaker John Johnson, brief presentations from county and town historians and awards for My Brother’s Keeper students.
John Johnson, introduced by Legislator Amanda Ward, delivered a short keynote titled “Power Moves, with Purpose,” urging legislators to pair education with empathy. Johnson framed his remarks around two “keys” — education and empathy — and told a personal story about his mother’s immigrant experience as an example of how small, persistent actions can change life trajectories.…
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