Black History Month

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  • A large crowd gathered for the Black History Month reception at Kissimmee City Hall.
    A large crowd gathered for the Black History Month reception at Kissimmee City Hall.
  • Above: Pastor Roxanne Harvey from Real Love International Ministries was honored by City Commissioner Olga Gonzalez.
    Above: Pastor Roxanne Harvey from Real Love International Ministries was honored by City Commissioner Olga Gonzalez.
  • Below: The Liberty High School Choir entertained the crowd during the reception.
    Below: The Liberty High School Choir entertained the crowd during the reception.
  • Community leader Anna Pinellas received a certificate of appreciation form Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez.
    Community leader Anna Pinellas received a certificate of appreciation form Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez.
  • Pastor Sterling Blake received a certificate of appreciation from City Commissioner Angela Eady. News-Gazette photos by Brian McBride
    Pastor Sterling Blake received a certificate of appreciation from City Commissioner Angela Eady. News-Gazette photos by Brian McBride
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The city of Kissimmee hosted a reception for Black History Month at City Hall on Tuesday.

Every year, the city of Kissimmee celebrates Black History Month to remember the contributions that African Americans made in the past and continue to make for future generations. The reception also recognized seven community leaders.