Organizers say the event is a chance to celebrate the culture and history of Black leaders and business owners.
The Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA in Newark, Delaware celebrated Black History Month with a drumline, Black-owned businesses and fun activities at the Celebration EXPO.
Together with Women With A Vision, a nonprofit aimed at uplifting women in the area, event organizers say it's a chance to celebrate the culture and history of Black leaders and business owners. "I want people to leave empowered and excited. Black History Month is not just 28 days. It's a yearlong celebration," said Hannah Kimani, of the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA.
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