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Black Excellence at Westside

Featuring over 40 Westside Members, Black Excellence at Westside is a part of our Black History Month Celebration during February. Open to the public, join us on February 8th at 11AM and February 9th immediately following 9:45AM services.  (Scheduled events and participants are subject to change). 

BLACK EXCELLENCE BEGINS IN

Days
Hours
Minutes
Days
FEB 8
11AM
The Meaning of Black History and What is this Weekend About?

Hosts: Brandon Benard & Josiah Bradley

Reflect It Forward : The Movie

An evergreen project composed of African-American stories narrated from an historical and present day perspective. Q & A to follow.  

Host: Wayne Mebane

Break: 15 mins.
BHM Cafe

During the break, visit the BHM Cafe for a quick bite. Scheduled offerings:

  • Popcorn
  • Hamburgers
  • Hot Dogs
  • Chips
Interactive Panel
Black Excellence in the Making at Westside

Moderator: Dr. Alexandria Stacia 
Paul Quinn College

  • Donovan Brittian – Attorney
  • Gabby Jackson - Attorney
  • Jared Harrison – Owner (Fitness Center)
  • Autumn Lawson – Owner (Fitness Center)
  • C. J. Johnson – Barber 
  • Reggie Rembert, Jr. – Construction
  • Ashley Deary-Bowie – Commercial Real Estate
  • DeMarco Fisher – Welder
  • Courtney Nance - Architect
FEB 9
After 9:45AM Service
BHM Exhibits & Desserts

  • Grandmama's Desserts : Tea cakes

  • BHM Exhibition Hall : Assembly Hall

    • Quilts – Sis. Ruthi Hogue
    • Leather – Bro. James Mardis 
    • Paintings – Sis. Wanda Grice
    • Deacon Charles Holmes
    • Authors 
    • Negro Spirituals - Morgan Futrell  
    • The Buffalo Soldier : A 1 Man Reenactment - Anthony Woods
FEB 8
11AM
The Meaning of Black History and What is this Weekend About?

Hosts: Brandon Benard & Josiah Bradley

Reflect It Forward : The Movie

An evergreen project composed of African-American stories narrated from an historical and present day perspective. Q & A to follow.  

Host: Wayne Mebane

Break: 15 mins.
BHM Cafe

During the break, visit the BHM Cafe for a quick bite. Scheduled offerings:

  • Popcorn
  • Hamburgers
  • Hot Dogs
  • Chips
Interactive Panel
Black Excellence in the Making at Westside

Moderator: Dean Maurice West
External Affairs – Paul Quinn College

  • Donovan Brittian – Attorney
  • Gabby Jackson - Attorney
  • Jared Harrison – Owner (Fitness Center)
  • Autumn Lawson – Owner (Fitness Center)
  • C. J. Johnson – Barber 
  • Reggie Rembert, Jr. – Construction
  • Ashley Deary-Bowie – Commercial Real Estate
  • DeMarco Fisher – Welder
  • Courtney Nance - Architect
FEB 9
After 9:45AM Service
BHM Exhibits & Desserts

  • Grandmama's Desserts : Tea cakes

  • BHM Exhibition Hall : Assembly Hall

    • Quilts – Sis. Ruthi Hogue
    • Leather – Bro. James Mardis 
    • Paintings – Sis. Wanda Grice
    • Deacon Charles Holmes
    • Authors 
    • Negro Spirituals - Morgan Futrell  
    • The Buffalo Soldier : A 1 Man Reenactment - Anthony Woods