15th Annual Black History Month Celebration Unfolds At Riverhead High

RIVERHEAD, NY — A beloved Black History Month celebration is set to unfold in Riverhead soon.

The Riverhead Central School District is set to host its 15th Annual Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, February 15 at 6 p.m. in the Charles Cardona Auditorium at Riverhead High School, located at 700 Harrison Avenue.

The Black History Month celebration will showcase the achievements, culture, and history of Black Americans, officials said.

The district said it is partnering with local elected officials, community leaders, businesses, and organizations for the "impactful" event. "Students are eager to participate, alongside their families, in continuing to build upon the meaningful lessons and activities they are currently engaging with in their classes," the district added

The event will feature artwork by Riverhead Central School District students and reception cuisine prepared by the Riverhead High School culinary club. In addition, there will be performances by the Riverhead High School and Riverhead Middle School jazz ensembles, the Butterfly Effect Project, the Council for Unity, the First Baptist Church of Riverhead, and local entertainer Mark McLaughlin. Alethia Ford will once again serve as the mistress of ceremonies, and Peconic Bay Medical Center Director of Imaging Services Joseph Bynum will be the keynote speaker.

In addition, Town of Riverhead officials and the Riverhead Administrators Association will present the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Award, and local community leader Robert "Bubbie" Brown will present Garfield Langhorn certificates to honored students.