Aurora's Crowning Event of Black History Month to Provide Scholarships for Youth, Honor Community Leaders
Heritage Dinner
The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board is proud to host the CROWNING EVENT OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN AURORA.
The 19th Annual Heritage Dinner will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Matrix Club on Rt. 59. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. Tables are $1,250. Sponsorships are available.
The exceptional evening of empowerment and excellence is A FUNDRAISER TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, and an opportunity honor distinguished community leaders and advocates:
Leader of the Year
LEADER OF THE YEAR: Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer for the City of Aurora and Chairman of the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce, will be recognized for advancing technology and innovation, while bridging the digital divide in our communities.
Lifetime Achievement Honorees
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES: Theodia Gillespie, President/CEO of the Quad County Urban League, and Pastor Jesse Hawkins of Cathedral of Grace - St. John AME Church, are both celebrated for over 40 years of dedicated service to the Aurora community.
Nia Award Recipients
NIA AWARD RECIPIENTS: Whitney Love, owner of Whitney Love Nail Salon and Hidden Beauty Hair Salon, and Quint Thompson, owner of QT3 Body Systems and two locations of Kathryn's Place, will be honored for their entrepreneurial spirit and community contributions.
Special Guests
SPECIAL GUESTS: Karen Jordan of ABC7 News and Christian Farr of NBC5 News, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo will be recognized for their decades of service to the region and for giving of their time and talents to the upliftment of our communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate and uplift our community's achievements during Black History Month, while providing a pathway to postsecondary education for our children.
SECURE YOUR SEATS TODAY at www.aurora-il.org/AAHAB.
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