Motivational Performer and Choir Highlight ECC’s Black History Month Program

Edgecombe Community College’s Student Government Association and Providing African American Males the Edge to Succeed (PAAMES) will present a unique and beneficial Black History Month Program. “The Dream Continues: Living Legacies” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. in the Keihin Auditorium on ECC’s Tarboro campus.

“This event serves as a multifaceted platform that promotes education, artistic expression, economic empowerment and cultural appreciation within the African American community,” says Ashley King, ECC’s student activities coordinator. Each platform will include a distinct offering.

Dr. Stephon Ferguson will be the keynote speaker for ECC’s Black History Month Program. The motivational performer sounds strikingly similar to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dubbed a world-renowned impersonator, Ferguson captivates audiences with King’s speeches and sermons. However, the Fayetteville, N.C. native also uses his platform to educate attendees about the prominent leader’s life, philosophy and teachings.

Cultural appreciation and artistic expression will be highlighted with performances from the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Choir.
“We will share an array of spirituals, art songs, blues, jazz, gospel and even Broadway,” says Walter Swan, director of choral activities at ECSU. There will be auditions immediately following the Black History Month Program for high school choral performers planning to attend or transfer to ECSU, and who want to join the ECSU Choir.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from an Edgecombe Early College High School poet laureate and explore displays by Sauuda Eshe’ that showcase important milestones in black history.

Additionally, a variety of vendors will offer their products and services and discuss cultural appreciation in the Melanin Market.
“We look forward to engaging with our community to celebrate history, culture and unity,” says King.

Everyone is welcome to attend ECC’s Black History Month Program.