The rich and vibrant history of African American culture will be commemorated by The Medical Center at Princeton in celebration of Black History Month.
"Roots: Remembering the Past, Embracing the Future" will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John Witherspoon Middle School, 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton.
A highlight of the event will be a presentation by Milt Sharp, manager of the financial self-sufficiency program at Isles, Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit community-development and environmental-improvement organization, based in Trenton.
Mr. Sharp has more than nine years of banking experience and has served on the boards of the Mercer County Business Association, the Trenton YMCA, the Urban League of Metropolitan Trenton, The Boys and Girls Club of America and the Trenton Youth Commission.
A cultural celebration will include ethnic displays, a poetry reading by Cecilia Hodges, dance by the Anointed Praise Dancers and authentic African drum music. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.
In addition, the medical center will host health care screenings and provide free health information to the public.
The event is free and open to the entire community. For more information, call (609) 497-4056.
