For Immediate Release
St. Louis, MO – On Saturday, July 13th, Be the Change will present “Living Legends” paying homage to positive black men and women in the community.
Honorees will include Adrienne Pennington, Theda Wilson, Keaton Strong, Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard, Cal Brown, Michael Brown Sr., Niah & Mathew Foggy (Skate King). Performers will include violinist Bell Darris, singer/pianist Katarra Parson and dancer Georgia Mime Haynes. Community vendors will include: The Chosen for Change Michael Brown Foundation, St. Louis Regional Health Commission, Williams & Associates, Ready Readers, Black Men Read, Jamaa Birth Village, The Spot, SLATE and more. Honorees will include Adrienne Pennington, Theda Wilson, Keaton Strong, Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard, Cal Brown, Michael Brown Sr., Niah & Mathew Foggy (Skate King). Performers will include violinist Bell Darris, singer/pianist Katarra Parson and dancer Georgia Mime Haynes. Community vendors will include: The Chosen for Change Michael Brown Foundation, St. Louis Regional Health Commission, Williams & Associates, Ready Readers, Black Men Read, Jamaa Birth Village, The Spot, SLATE and more.
Ronnie Amiin, Program Manager at the Freedom Community Center says, “We believe that events like this are so important as it relates to honoring black men, black women and black children. We want to counter the narrative that says that we aren’t contributing to the uplifting of our community and doing positive things. We want to counter the negative images that are often played in our media about black men. We also want to be a model for our children coming up so they can see models of what is possible.”
This event is part of the Be the Change programming, presented by former Jennings Councilwoman Aja Owens and her sister Adrienne Draper. Be The Change is an initiative they started during the pandemic to provide resources and opportunities for Jenning’s residents. The Living Legends program was adapted from a book they co-authored featuring oral histories, poetry, photographs, and more. This is their 6th Living Legends program hosted at the museum. To date, they have honored 39 black women, black men and black youth.
Contact:
Aja Owens, livinglegendsstl@gmail.com, 314-396-9157
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