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Regional events celebrate Black History Month

From film screenings and Super Bowl watch parties to lectures and historical walking tours, the region will celebrate Black history throughout the month.

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Black Scranton Project to host community health fair during Black Health Matters Week

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Black Scranton Project will partner with We Respect and Care (WRC), an organization that supports survivors of sexual abuse, to offer a free community health fair.

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BOOKMARKS: Recommendations focus on what to read for Black History Month

Sarah Scinto | WVIA News

February is Black History Month, and the perfect time to enjoy the work of Black authors writing across genres.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist John Legend, center, takes a photo with members of the Bethel AME Church in Scranton. He spoke to the congregation on Sunday, Nov. 3, on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign for president.

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Scranton homecoming: John Legend encourages community 'show up, make a difference' by voting with each other in mind

Kat Bolus | WVIA News

Singer, songwriter and pianist John Legend visits Scranton on Sunday, Nov. 3, to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Glynis Johns, founder & CEO of the Black Scranton Project, dances while roller skating during the organization's Juneteenth Jubilee.

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PHOTO FOCUS: Black Scranton Project's Juneteenth Jubilee

Aimee Dilger | WVIA News Contributor

The Black Scranton Project held its fifth Juneteenth Jubilee in Scranton on Saturday, June 15. Glynis Johns, founder & CEO of the project, opened the celebration around noon. Social justice organizations, education institutions and businesses joined the jubilee.