Naval Academy Participates in Black History Month Celebration

 

The First Baptist Church of Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy invite the public to a 2009 Black History Month Program to be held at the church located at 31 W. Washington St., Annapolis, Md., Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. 

This year’s theme for the event is “The Importance of Education to Achieve Life Goals.” The keynote speaker for the program will be the President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Byron Marchant.

The program will include performances by the United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir, the Naval Academy “Commandant’s Combo” and the First Baptist Church Mass Choir.  Additional speakers include Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Schools Dr. Kevin Maxwell and Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler.

Parking for the event is available at the Whitmore Garage, 37 Clay St., for a nominal fee.

The First Baptist Church Mass Choir, directed by Lamoria Lester, Jr., Director of Music, is renowned throughout the United States for its musical rendition of early African American and contemporary spirituals.

Chartered in 1985, the United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir is an upbeat, inspirational musical ensemble.  The choir, under the direction of Ms. Karla Scott, has performed and received recognition throughout the country.

For more information about the event, contact Mr. Jim Morris, at the First Baptist Church, by calling (443)-994-7478.