17-02-2025
Over 1,000 people gather for 40th annual Black History Month breakfast at Columbus Trade Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — A sold out crowd gathered Monday morning at the Columbus Trade Center to celebrate the 40th annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast.
More than 1,300 broke bread, honored local civic leaders and listened to Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
The event is sponsored by Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, who represents the 2nd District that includes most of Columbus.
Crockett, a Democrat from the Dallas area, challenged those in attendance to not only celebrate black history but to push back when people try to erase or alter it.
The Legacy of Leadership was given to Dr. Robert Wright, a Columbus business, political and civic leader.
There were also other honors given to those in the community who are Points of Light or emerging leaders.
'We feel that the community has supported the annual Black History observance over the years,' said Democratic Rep. Sanford Bishop of Columbus. 'And I'm grateful that we've been able to bring such dynamic individuals who are history makers for our country to the Chattahoochee Valley to be with and to inspire the folks here.'
Congresswoman Crockett, an attorney, spoke for more than a half hour She told the story of how Congress was the last place she expected to be.
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