"History Makers: A Salute to Contemporary African Americans" Exhibit at Oneida County History Center
This article originally appeared in a press release from the Oneida County History Center.
History is happening now in our community and across the world. History Makers salutes just a few of Utica's African American citizens who belong in our history books. This exhibit features memorabilia from the first female Onieda County legislator Evon Ervin, Utica's youngest council person Delvin Moody, and actor and internationally recognized prostate cancer awareness advocate Kevin Byrd.
Mr. Byrd recently donated 30 signed copies of Our Stories, Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth to the Onieda County History Center (OCHC). The proceeds from books purchased through the History Center will be used to provide memberships to area youths and families, with a focus on low-income households and students of color.
The public is encouraged to come see the exhibit where they have the opportunity to nominate other contemporary History Makers from Oneida County. Read more...