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Black History Month Program: African American Businesses in Marion County

Post Date:01/30/2024 9:26 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2024) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks will host a new program for Black History Month, African American Business in Marion County, at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place located at 1821 NW 21st Ave., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Celebrate Black History Month while reflecting on the rich history of African American Business here in Marion County. Contributions to the growth of Marion County will be highlighted during the program.

Guest speakers include Monica Bryant, Town Talk Magazine; Mdumisi Khumalo & Tiffany Adams Khumalo, Natures’ Wellness Care LLC; and Howard Gunn, Ag-Grow Consultants. Performances by Sean T. of SeanT Music Global will be performing a Steele Drum Solo and Mitzi Berryan and Cher-re Berryan will be performing a special Praise Dance.

Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by Aetna and Vertex Retirement.

For more information about Ocala Recreation and Parks, visit www.ocalafl.gov/recpark or call 352-368-5517.

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