Rochester City School District
Media Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 27, 2018
Editor Contact:
Carlos Garcia
585.262.8351 (o)
585.435.1296 (m)
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOOL NO. 9 HOSTS ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
WHO:
School No. 9 students, families, staff, and community partners
Mayor Lovely Warren
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Rochester Alumni Chapter
WHAT:
Annual Black History Month Celebration
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 9
485 North Clinton Avenue
DETAILS:
Wednesday evening, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 9 is hosting its Annual Black History Month Celebration. This year’s theme, “40 Under 40 Black History Writes Itself,” is intended to shine a light on the younger generations who currently make a difference, becoming a part of Black history.

This year the school will be honoring Mayor Lovely Warren and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, with student presentations and a “thank you” memento from the School No. 9 community.

The evening will consist of student presentations, musical selections, highlights of African American pioneers, and community honorees. The event is open to the Rochester community, beginning at 5:00 pm with doors opening at 4:30 pm.

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