Wesson Attendance Center Celebrates 19th Annual Black History Month Program
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Wesson Attendance Center celebrated its 19th annual celebration of Black History Month with a program on Friday, February 20 at 6 pm in the school's gymnasium. The program was sponsored by WAC staff members, Albert Brown, Dr. Kendra Armistad, and Tomeka Brice. This year's program had a theme, "Black Voices: Honoring the Past, Equipping the Present, and Inspiring the Future."
WAC Gospel Ensemble Cobra Steppers Step Team
The year's program featured performances by the WAC Gospel Ensemble, with solo performances by Charlene Hooks, DaKiyah Butler, and Celeen Brice. A Step Showcase was performed by the WAC Cobra Steppers, and poetic recitations and monologues were performed by students from the pre-kindergarten level all the way through the twelfth-grade. There was also over 800 pieces of student work displayed to showcase the accomplishments of African Americans throughout history.
This year's keynote speaker was Copiah County's own, Dr. Christopher S. King. Dr. King has a doctorate degree in Theology. He is a three-time Bronze Star recipient of foreign wars and served three tours in Desert Storm. He is a retired fireman with over 20 years' experience. He is the founder and president of The Power of One Outreach Ministry and is the author of a book entitled The Work is Plentiful, but the Positive Male Role Models are Few." Dr. King addressed the audience, especially the youth, with positive words and encouragement on living life each day knowing your worth and that there is no one better than you.
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