By Daily Press staff
St. Joseph Center celebrated black history, culture and community last Saturday with singing, dancing, poetry reading, and a live D.J.
There was free soul food, cultural activities for adults and children, a talent show, and raffles and prizes for all.
Raffle prizes included African candle burners, black art, and African-American literature. Vocalist, performer and songwriter, Angie Whitney, was featured. More than 100 members of the community turned out to help the center celebrate those people who have contributed to black history and culture over the years.
“This is a part of history that we always want to remember and celebrate,” said Rhonda Meister, executive director of the center.
Last year, St. Joseph Center helped more than 7,500 homeless and low-income men, women and children by providing food, child care, case management, referrals to health care, shelter, job training, job opportunities and housing.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 25, 2003. Read the original PDF.