The Hamden Black History Committee hosted its Annual Black History Celebration on Friday March 23 . This event was held in the Thornton Wilder Auditorium of the Miller Memorial Library. This year's theme was "Respect Begins at Home." Community Service Awards were presented to four outstanding local leaders, including Keith Koontz of WTNH, Rev. Brian Bellamy, Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Karen Butler,Principal of Ridge Hill Elementary School, and Jaquan Dease, a senior at Hamden High School. Music was provided by Hamden native and recording artist, Blessing Offor. BLACK HISTORY 247365 FACEBOOK PHOTO ALBUM
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