African American history for all seasons

African American history traditionally is celebrated in February, but organizers of the Black History Showcase want to highlight cultural achievements a lot more often. This Saturday and Sunday mark the seventh year of the showcase produced by Everett & Associates with the Proud African American Foundation. Showcase founder Everett Staten moved the event to April this year to avoid winter storms and to begin a quest to celebrate black history all year round. Founded to promote a greater awareness and appreciation of African American culture, the showcase will feature a mix of exhibits and activities centered on the annual theme "real people, real artifacts, and real stories."