Urban League of Greater Hartford’s February 6th Black History Cultural Event Features Interactive Exhibits, Awards Ceremony & Arts Performances
HARTFORD, CONN., January 30, 2025 – On Thursday, February 6th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford will host the 2025 Black History Celebration: A Legacy Revealed | Expressions of Hope event at the Mark Twain House & Museum on 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, Conn., featuring vendors, food, entertainment, the 2025 Legacy Honors Awards and music, poetry, and dance.
The annual free event, made possible by Title Legacy Sponsor Liberty Bank and other institutional partners, is in its 10th year of showcasing the achievements and contributions of African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino cultures in the Capital Region through interactive exhibits, inspiring performances, and reflections of history.
“One of the things I love about this event is the entire community gets to experience the spirit behind the work we do,” says David Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, which in September 2024 celebrated 60 years of service to the Connecticut community. “It is important for people to know that there is not only history, but legacy, in our people.” The historic organization’s programs and operations impact more than 3,000 individuals and their families every year in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, housing, personal financial management, community health, and social justice.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Legacy Interactive Exhibit – Stations with local resources, services, vendors, and interactive activities.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Legacy Honors Program and Awards – Music, poetry, and dance, followed by the Legacy Awards presentations:
Arts in Action Award – Faithlyn Johnson, Founder & Executive Director for ActUp Theater, Inc.
For The Culture Award – Brandon Frame, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc.
Generation Next Award – Mimi Gonzalez, Director of Career Development at Hartford Promise.
Young Achiever Award – Alexander Hicks, ULGH Project Ready Scholar, student/athlete at the Salisbury School.
Organizations, companies, and individuals can get involved in a number of ways that offer visibility at the event. These include:
Become a Legacy Exhibitor or Vendor and celebrate our history by sharing information through cultural materials, art, books, pictures, pamphlets, objects, etc. at a creative/interactive table display.
Support the event with a sponsorship.
Place a Legacy Ad in the event program book.
Volunteer with hands-on help at the event.
To get more information about these opportunities, call 860-578-4017, email events@ulgh.org, or register at https://linktr.ee/ulgh64
For general event information, contact Kyrinda Richardson at kyrinda@ulgh.org or 860-281-1882 or https://ulghlegacyrevealed2025.eventbrite.com
Proceeds from the support of corporations, foundations, and individual donors help fund Urban League of Greater Hartford programs and operations. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/ulghdonation
The Urban League of Greater Hartford is a community-based, not-for-profit 501(c)(3), established in 1964 as the National Urban League’s 66th affiliate. Celebrating 60 years of community service in 2024, its mission is to promote racial equity through economic empowerment programs in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, affordable housing, personal financial management, community health, and social justice, impacting more than 3,000 individuals and their families every year. visit www.ulgh.org or call 860-527-0147. Follow us on social media @ulgh64.
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for African Americans and other historically underserved groups. For information, visit www.nul.org