MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Seashore Coloured Faculty Museum & Training Heart hosted its nineteenth annual Black Historical past celebration, an occasion that has been a staple because the heart’s founding in 2006.
The celebration featured visitor audio system, music and drama performances, and a dinner, culminating within the honoring of native unsung heroes.
Myrtle Seashore Director of Neighborhood Providers, Mary “Cookie” Goings mentioned its concerning the native individuals on this evening.
“We learn about Dr. King, we learn about Rosa Parks, however there are individuals proper right here within the metropolis of Myrtle Seashore which have executed some phenomenal issues for the expansion and development of our metropolis. And so, that is our alternative to acknowledge them. Tonight, we’ve six of these starting from army, schooling, innovations imagine it or not, and simply ministry and repair work,” mentioned Goings.
The MBCSMEC committee selects honorees who’re residents of the town and have considerably contributed to the town’s development and the well-being of its residents.
Roughly 300 individuals attended the occasion. Organizers are already planning a bigger celebration for the twentieth anniversary subsequent 12 months.
