Black History Day at the Detroit Historical Museum

DETROIT - Begin your Black History Month celebration at Black History Day on Saturday, February 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. This event is FREE for families of all ethnic backgrounds to celebrate Black history and culture.

For complete information, log on to the Detroit Historical Museum's website at www.detroithistorical.org .

Entertainment throughout the day includes:

• Renowned storyteller Ivory D. Williams, who stopped by the FOX 2 studios Saturday morning - will be in Booth Auditorium from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Storyteller and musician Shanta, who melds "the work of her own creative spirit with African folktales and contemporary African-American perspectives," will appear from 2 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium.
• Caricature artist George Ingram, who will be at the Museum from 1 to 3 p.m.

Throughout the day, kids can enjoy a variety of craft activities with the Peace Baptist Church Quilters and the Kidz Art Zone.

Representatives from the Tuskegee Airmen, Second Baptist Church and the Black Historic Sites Committee will also be at the event to talk with attendees.

In conjunction with this year's national Black History Month theme of "Black Women in American Culture and History," a special slide show in the auditorium throughout the event explores the impact of several of metro Detroit's influential African American women.

In addition, families can enjoy an expanded Vendor and Artists Market throughout the Streets of Old Detroit. Food and beverages will also be available for sale.