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Black History Celebration @ People's Center on February 3rd

By Metro Parks Tacoma January 16, 2024

Black History Celebration

Saturday February 3, 2024; 11 am-3 pm at People’s Community Center
Free! No registration required

February is Black History Month and we’d like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities.

11 am- 1 pm

  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Art Activities
  • Community Resources:
    • Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Representatives
    • Sororities and Fraternities
    • Trade Schools
    • Job/Career Recruiters
    • Shades of Divinity
    • Free Haircuts

1- 3 pm

  • Vision Step Team
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Special Guest Speakers
    • Kwabi Amoah-Forson – Peace Bus
    • Arvin Mosley – Triple Impact Coaching
    • BIPOC Authors – Book Reading
    • Dj Don Gee
  • Hosted by Boe Blast
  • Free family swim from 1:00-3:00 pm
    • Swim caps provided for all styles of hair (Including brainds, long faux locs, or natural styles of hair). Limited sizes will be available

MORE INFO https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/black-history/