LANSING, Mich. — Lansing Community College is set to kick off its year-long participation in the national commemoration of the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act.
A law signed by President Donald Trump on Jan. 8, 2018 established the 400 Years of African-American History Commission to develop and carry out activities throughout the United States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia, in 1619.
On the last day of Black History Month, LCC will launch a historical journey that will commemorate, educate, and celebrate the contributions, achievements and rich history of African Americans in this country.
The celebration will feature the unveiling of a Malcolm X portrait exclusively commissioned for LCC, with members of his family on hand to witness the unveiling.
Other attendees will include the artist of the portrait Joshua Risner, LCC President Brent Knight, state Representative Sarah Anthony, Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr., Mayor Andy Schor, and members of the LCC Board of Trustees.
There will also be live music, dance, food and much more.
The event is at Lansing Community College in the Michigan Room in the Gannon Building on the 1st floor of the Downtown Campus in Lansing.
It's happening on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. and goes to 1 p.m.
