Library's Black History Month Celebration is a Success

February's Black History Month celebration at the High Point Public Library included book displays, historical information and pictures of various African Americans such as Zora Neale Hurston, Dorothy Height, Carter G. Woodson and Mary McLeod Bethune, to name a few. Library staff also showed support by wearing something Afro-centric each Thursday of the month.

The library also featured posters showcasing black inventions. For example, Lonnie G. Johnson, who invented the Super Soaker toy water gun, and James Edward Maceo West, who invented the microphone (officially known as the electroacoustic transducer elect microphone), were highlighted.

An artist panel discussion was presented with graphic artist and business owner DRL Toons and educator, author and local artist Yolanda Grier.

The celebration continued into March with Black Expo. Business owners showcased their products and community services as they interacted with library customers. Vendors included MBCA Crafts & Accessories, Ms. Fa's Tea Spot, Charlene Hamlin, Royal Reign, Brookdale Senior Living, Royal Devine skincare, Gabriel Clothing, Betina Bullard, Loretta's Doormats and more. Author Vanessa Miller from Charlotte, N.C., closed the event with a book discussion and signing of her latest book, "What We Found in Hallelujah."