Bronx City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. will be hosting his 2024 Black History Month Celebration at The Bronx Zoo’s Schiff Hall on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Conducted annually to highlight Black voices, history and contributions to the Bronx borough, this year’s event will be honoring Norma Saunders, NYCHA Bronx River Houses Tenant Association president; Kathy Johnson-Morris, Community Board 3 board member and NYPD ambassador; as well as youth community members. Following a sit-down dinner and honoring the aforementioned, there will be music and dancing.
In attendance will be the Hon. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, permanent representative US Mission to the UN, as well as event co-sponsors New York State Sen. Luis Sepùlveda and state Assembly Members John Zaccaro, Jr., Kenny Burgos, Amanda Septimo, Karines Reyes, George Alvarez, Chantel Jackson and community leader Freddy Perez Jr.
While the celebration is open to the public, RSVPs are required as space is limited. Reservations may be submitted by emailing CMSalamanca.events@gmail.com or by calling (718) 402-6130.
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