Rep. Brenda Clack of Flint, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, welcomes everyone to the celebration of Black History Month at the Capitol. "The Black History Month celebration offers the chance to enjoy a soul-stirring, enlightening experience," she said before the event.
The Rev. Earnest Garrison gives the invocation at the Black History Month celebration at the Capitol in February.
Rep. Shanelle Jackson was one of many passionate speakers at the 2008 celebration of Black History Month.
Rep. Shanelle Jackson was one of many passionate speakers at the 2008 celebration of Black History Month.
Senator Martha G. Scott and Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith sing "Life Every Voice," one of several inspiring pieces of music featured at the Black History Month celebration.
State Senator Irma Clark-Coleman talks about the importance of black history at the celebration at the Capitol in February, 2008.
State Senator Irma Clark-Coleman gives remarks at the Black History Month celebration at the Capitol. People came from around the state for the event.
Peaceful Authority provided some of the wonderful entertainment of the 2008 Black History Month celebration.
Mike of Peaceful Authority sings at the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus' Black History Celebration in 2008.
Alfino of Peaceful Authority lent his voice to the celebration of Black History Month. The event was full of talent, inspiration and a powerful sense of community.
Mike of Peaceful Authority sings at the Black History Month celebration. The theme was "Embracing Our Future by Nurturing Our Youth."
Al of Peaceful Authority sings with his fellow members. The vocal group is from Flint.
