Blessed Community Gospel Choir
performs at Williams Hall Feb. 24
Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St., will host a performance by the Blessed Community Gospel Choir of Bahama Village on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes inspirational gospel music celebrating faith and community spirit, featuring Michelle & Glenwood Lopez, Clayton & Pam Lopez, Barbara Dickerson, Darlene Bennett, Jean Fortson, William Mitchel, Jerry Butler, Julian Butler, Shirley & Daniel Brown, Mina Martin and Joan Leggett.
Proceeds will support both the choir and the ongoing mission of Williams Hall, which aims to offer classes and services dedicated to inspiring faith, empowering teens to realize their full potential and enriching the lives of older adults. Tickets are $25 and are available at williamshall.org.
Diversity group hosts fundraiser
Feb. 26 at Tropic Cinema
The R.O.S.E. Diversity group, which is based in Bahama Village with the goal of “Reaching Others Socially & Educationally,” will celebrate Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. with a screening of the film “Amazing Grace” at the Tropic Cinema.
The 2006 movie details the abolitionist campaign against the slave trade in the British Empire, led by William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament.
A one-hour community discussion on racism will follow the film.
Tickets are $25 and are available at rosediversitygroup.weebly.com, tropiccinema.com and at the door the night of the event. Call Arida Wright for more information at 305-766-4922.
