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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
What is this Weekend About? The Meaning of Black History

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: Kelsel Thompson  
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
  • DaMarco Fisher – Welder
  • Courtney Nance - Architect
FEB 9
9:45AM
Generational Colors Sunday

Wear colors that match your age

  • 0-19 years old : Red
  • 20-39 years old: Purple
  • 40-59 years old: Green
  • 60-79 years old: Blue
  • 80+ years old: Yellow

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
What is this Weekend About? The Meaning of Black History

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: Kelsel Thompson
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
  • DaMarco Fisher – Welder
  • Courtney Nance - Architect
FEB 9
9:45AM
Generational Colors Sunday

  • Wear colors that match your age

    • 0-19 years old : Red
    • 20-39 years old : Purple
    • 40-59 years old : Green
    • 60-79 years old : Blue
    • 80+ years old : Yellow
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