MARIANNA — The Chipola College Black Student Union and the Association of United Professionals will host a Black History Month Program Friday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chipola Arts Center. Dinner will be served.
Dr. Rufus Wood of Panama City is the guest speaker. A prominent local civil rights leader and pastor, Wood was honored in 2010 by the Glenwood Community Center for his 25 years of dedication in bringing social justice to the community. Wood has served as pastor of the Love Center Missionary Baptist Church, moderator of the Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association of West Florida and president of the Bay County branch of the NAACP.
The public is invited to enjoy the free festivities and dinner, while learning more about Black History.
For information about the event, call Dr. Willie Spires at 718-2232.
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