Savannah State University announces annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As we prepare to enter February, Savannah State University has announced its 36th annual Savannah Balck Heritage Festival.
The festival, which will run throughout February, focuses on 'Reimagining Excellence' as the central theme. This theme invites the community to see excellence in the innovations and contributions of our ancestors and contemporary leaders alike.
The schedule will include national and regional musicians of many genres, danceperformances, local youth talent, historic tours, and visual art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed and local artists.
Highlighting this year's festival include:
A concert by Ballethnic Dance Company, the Annual Future of Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Ben Tucker under the direction of Teddy Adams.
The W. W. Law Lecture Series. The W. W. Law lecture series includesreadings from From Then Until Now: Short Memoirs of Eight African American Savannahians.
A lecture on the enduring legacy of the historically Black Divine Nine Sororities and Fraternities.
A lecture from ASALH President Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, executive director and founder of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace, and Social Justice on the impact of the Voting Rights Act.
The festival is presented by Savannah State University with funding from the City of Savannah. All events are free and open to the public thanks to our generous donors.
For up-to-date details and access to the virtual offerings, visit Savannah Black Heritage Festival's website or call 912-358-4309.
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