An inspiring reenactment of great figures of the past highlighted the Black History service at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ.
The dramatic and musical presentation, held February 28, featured oratory and songs covering 100 years of African American life and culture. Actors and singers ranging from age 6 to 89 years told the stories of historical legends such as author and poet Langston Hughes, L.A. Sentinel founder Colonel Leon Washington, Jr., gospel artist Mahalia Jackson, Olympic medalist Jesse Owens and media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Commending program coordinators Patricia Ferguson and Perlisa Dorn for putting the event together, Superintendent Wilbur Jones, Jr., pastor of Emmanuel, said, “We appreciate your outstanding efforts. This was a great program.”
“Perlisa and I have been coordinating this program since 2007 and every year, it’s a wonderful experience,” said Ferguson.
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ is located at 1399 East 33rd Street in Los Angeles. For information, call (323) 234-3633.
