HOPE Academy Canton will hold a Black History program 2-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the school, 1379 Garfield Ave. S.W.
The event will feature songs, spotlights on notable African-Americans in the community, a discussion of the Underground Railroad, an African-American dance featuring female students in Kindergarten through second grade, the fifth-grade class will sing the Black National Anthem.
Spotlighted African-Americans will include:
William Powell --- An East Canton resident who is the only African-American to design, build, own and operate a golf course in the United States.
DeLores Pressley --- 27-year veteran of the Canton School District. She also has a modeling agency for plus-sized women and also is an author and motivational speaker.
Eric Snow --- Point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Canton McKinley graduate also has played for the Seattle Supersonics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tony Townsend --- Principal of the school and Massillon City Councilman.
Macy Gray --- R&B and soul singer who was born in Canton.
The school will also hold a Cross-Cultural Week from Feb. 25-29 where the importance and contributions of Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Italians and Irish people will be discussed.
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