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| Top, Rev. Francisco Tolentino and MEHC staff; center, left, Laticia Tolentino; center, right, Carol Leggett; bottom, dancers from Seekers of Knowledge dance troupe. |
Celebrating the contributions of African Americans, the Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) ended its month-long celebration of Black History Month with song, dance and poetry.
Organized by MEHC's Spirit Committee, MEHC held its annual Black History Celebration on February 21.
The event included prayer from Rev. Francisco Tolentino and singing from his daughter Laticia Tolentino and Derrick Hannah. Poet Carol Leggett presented her original poetry and child dance troupe Seekers of Knowledge entertained the audience with African-inspired dance. MEHC Executive Director James Cote and Medical Director David Holden, MD, gave the audience historical perspectives on Black History Month and staff enjoyed a buffet of African-American cuisine catered by Children's chefs.
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