By WKTV Staff
greer@wktv.org
Woodland Mall will again host the New Hope Baptist Church African American Live Museum on Saturday, Feb. 21, inviting community members of all ages to learn about Black figures and their accomplishments during Black History Month.
The New Hope Baptist Church will present its 12th African American Live Museum, “Echoes of Greatness,” throughout the mall from 1-5 p.m. Community members can see a cast of 26 people ages 10-70 put on more than 15 live performances featuring remarkable African American figures throughout history and in current culture from politics, sports, science, arts, entertainment and more.
“The partnership between New Hope Baptist Church and Woodland Mall is a shared commitment to culture and community,” New Hope Baptist Church Drama Ministry Leader Letitia Levi said. “Together, we forge the African American Live Museum, Echoes of Greatness, a powerful annual event that brings history to life with the city’s top musicians and performers.”
“Echoes of Greatness” will provide an engaging experience for community members as performers bring their persona to life, adopting mannerisms of the legendary figures they are portraying while sharing facts and stories from their lives. Visitors can watch and listen to the performances to learn about each historic and current figure.”
Teddy Pendergrass, Sean the Science Kid, A’Ja Wilson and Debbie Allen will be among the personalities appearing during the event, which is free and open to the public.
Lisa Wolstromer, senior marketing director for Woodland Mall, said the mall values its long-standing partnership with New Hope Baptist Church and the event’s positive impact on visitors of all ages.
“Woodland Mall looks forward to being a part of this collaborative effort to recognize Black History Month every year,” Wolstromer said. “A hub for all generations, the mall is an ideal place for this engaging Black History Month event where community members of all ages can learn together.”
For more information, visit ShopWoodlandMall.com/events.
