African Americans and the Arts was the theme of the 49th Annual Black History Month program at the Silliman Center in Newark. A production of the Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society of the Tri-City and Hayward Area (AACHS), with the support of the City of Newark Cultural Arts programs, the February 10 event brought together artists, poets, musicians, designers, dancers, and culinary purveyors to celebrate the historical and continuing impact of African Americans on the American cultural scene. Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) provides a theme for Black History Month, and the local event was a fitting tribute.
By: Victor Carvellas