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Celebrate Diversity and Black History of McKinney

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McKinneyJanuary 24, 2023 3:49 pm

Celebrate Diversity and Black History of McKinney

Black History Month kicks off next week and there are several events planned to celebrate the history and growing diversity of McKinney. There’s a big party and fireside chats with local legends planning committee members Angela Richardson-Woods and Dr. Gere Feltus. They explained how they’re uniting people of all ages and backgrounds in today’s Conversation: Call for Change. Learn more at www.mckinneybhm.com.

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Celebrate Diversity and Black History of McKinney

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