Black History Month program

The city of Ocala Recreation and Parks Division is hosting a new program for Black History Month, “African American Business in Marion County.”

The event is set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, at 1821 NW 21st Ave. It is free and open to the public and no registration is required.

Contributions to the growth of Marion County will be highlighted during the program. Guest speakers include Monica Bryant, “Town Talk Magazine”; Mdumisi Khumalo and Tiffany Adams Khumalo, Natures’ Wellness Care LLC; and Howard Gunn, Ag-Grow Consultants. 

Sean Thomas, of SeanT Music Global, will perform a steel drum solo and Mitzi Berryan and Cher-re Berryan will perform a praise dance. Light refreshments will be served. 

To learn more, go to ocalafl.gov/recpark