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Prince George's County Council hosts Black History Month program with keynote from Elder Calvert Dunn
Summary
Council Chair Crystal Bridal opened a county Black History Month program that featured student performances, an overview of CAAPA and a keynote by Elder Calvert Dunn focusing on Carter G. Woodson, the origins of Black History Month and a call for community unity and action.
Councilwoman Crystal Bridal, chair of the Prince George's County Council, opened the county's Black History Month program with welcoming remarks and a call to remember both achievements and painful chapters of history so they are not repeated. She thanked staff and local performers and introduced the event's mistress of ceremonies and speakers.
Students from the county's performing arts program and vocalists performed arrangements by Black composers; Shelley Ferguson was introduced as a coordinator and singer. The program included a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and performers were repeatedly praised by council leaders for their skill…
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