The Rapides Parish Libraries invites the public to join them on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11:00am for the 2nd Annual Event of the Central Louisiana African American Culture & Heritage Center located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of the Rapides Parish Library.
Coming into fruition a year ago, the African American Culture & Heritage Center was created to honor the past so that we could inspire the future. The theme for the 2nd Annual Induction into the African American Culture & Heritage Center is” Each Other’s Harvest: Fostering Community and Applauding Achievement.”
This event will celebrate the handiwork and contributions of individuals whose harvest continues to bear fruit for the community in which they were born, raised and have served so diligently.
Those being honored this year are:
Charles R. Joiner, MD
Haywood B. Joiner, JR., Ed. D, M.Ed., MLS
General Sheridan Cadoria
Dorothy Baker Reyes
Lee Dotson, Jr.
Coach Charles Smith, Jr.
This event is a time of culture excellence and immense pride flows from wall to wall as we celebrate and honor the fruits of labor with the latest unveiling.
Seating is limited. RSVP to 318-445-3912 by Feb. 8 to attend.