Black history celebrated at Charles City event

A show, conducted by Jeremiah McClenton, of colorful Afrocentric fashion for both children and adults was on display Saturday evening during a celebration in recognition of Black History Month held at the Zastrow Room at the Charles City Public Library. (Press photo James Grob.)

Pastor Charles A. Green delivered remarks and read portions of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech Saturday evening during a celebration in recognition of Black History Month held at the Zastrow Room at the Charles City Public Library. (Press photo James Grob.)

Evangelist Lois Nevers presented the opening prayer, delivered comments and sang a rendition of Mahalia Jackson’s “Troubles of this World” Saturday evening during a celebration in recognition of Black History Month held at the Zastrow Room at the Charles City Public Library. (Press photo James Grob.)

A show, conducted by Jeremiah McClenton, of colorful Afrocentric fashion for both children and adults was on display Saturday evening during a celebration in recognition of Black History Month held at the Zastrow Room at the Charles City Public Library. (Press photo James Grob.)

Pastor Charles A. Green delivered remarks and read portions of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech Saturday evening during a celebration in recognition of Black History Month held at the Zastrow Room at the Charles City Public Library. (Press photo James Grob.)