Virtual Black History Month Celebration - "The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity"

The virtual event will be streamed live on facebook.com/CentralTexasCollege. Questions can be asked through the comments section.

Registration link at https://guides.ctcd.edu/c.php?g=940831

View the The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity flyer. 

Tuesday, February 16 | 1 p.m.

Speakers: Darius Randolph and his family
Darius is an 18-year-old student who has dealt with Sickle Cell Anemia throughout his life. He and his family will tell his story of living with the disease which is common in diverse families.

Wednesday, February 17 | 12 p.m.

Speakers: Natasha and Gennaire Harris, CEO and life coaches of Opportunity to Make Choices and Achieve Your Greatest Goal YB&G Inc. The couple provide help to area youth through inspiration and resources.

Wednesday, February 17 | 1 p.m.

Speaker: Ta’Neika Driver-Moultrie
President of the Killeen Branch NAACP, mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt strong advocate and community servant wrapped in one.

Thursday, February 18 | 12 p.m.

Speaker: Ashley Marie Knight
Author and positive life influencer. She is a co-owner of an independent bookstore called Words Unite Bookstore and Event Center, LLP, which is a veteran-owned, woman-owned and black-owned business. She lives by the mottos “Lead from the Front” and “Be the change you want to see!”

Monday, February 22 | 12 p.m.

Speaker: Pastor Rodrecus M. Johnson, Jr.
Senior pastor of Anderson Chapel AME Church in Killeen, Pastor Johnson is married with two young sons and is an inspirational and empowering speaker. He will share his story of growing up in and raising a diverse family.

Tuesday, February 23 | 12 p.m.

Speaker: Luvina Sabree, BSN, RN
Owner of So Natural Catering; runs the family business with her family of seven by her side. Her business was featured on The Food Network.

Tuesday, February 23 | 1 p.m.

Speaker: Floyd Birt
Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.; Master of Science degree in education administration from Cal State-Long Beach; retired educator, principal, assistant superintendent-HR, Viet Nam veteran, - Captain in the U.S. Army; Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member.

February 25 | 12-1 p.m.
Black History Month Celebration: "The Black Family Representation" series featuring Shawnnell Batiste who will discuss growing up in a diverse family.