From staff reports
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs, in partnership with Technical College of the Lowcountry Student Veterans of America, is hosting a Black History Month Program, Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be held at the TCL Auditorium, Building 12, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.
The program theme is “Preserving the Legacy and Keeping the Promise.” Master of Ceremony is Sgt. Major James E. Moore, USMC (Ret.). Guest speakers include Brigadier Gen. Mitch Mitchell, USAF (Ret.), representing the Tuskegee Airmen, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Tyrone Jackson, USMC (Ret.), representing the Montford Point Marines.
The Whale Branch Early College High School JROTC Color Guard will post the colors and the National Anthem will be sung by Faith Polite.
This program is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
For more information, contact John Abney, VSO, Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at john.abney@bcgov.net or 843-255-6883.
