Local Black history celebrated at The Plaza

  • Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Lisa Jackson and Jesse Little shared announcing duties throughout the Black History evening at The Plaza. LENA HENSLEY/ Staff
    Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Lisa Jackson and Jesse Little shared announcing duties throughout the Black History evening at The Plaza. LENA HENSLEY/ Staff
  • Jesse Little, right, introduces Leon (Bruce) Nelson and James Allen (Hank) Richardson Sr., who went on stage to receive their awards. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    Jesse Little, right, introduces Leon (Bruce) Nelson and James Allen (Hank) Richardson Sr., who went on stage to receive their awards. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
  • Loretta Hampton performs the National Anthem. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    Loretta Hampton performs the National Anthem. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    The Plaza Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Putnam County Community Black History Celebration on Feb. 18, presented by Eatonton Mayor John Reid and city Councilmember Janie B. Reid. “We don’t have to look in a history book to find people to celebrate Black History,” Mistress of Ceremony and Putnam County Planning and Development Director Lisa Jackson said. “Right here, in ou...

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