A Forgotten Legacy-james Reece Europe, The Harlem Hellfighters, And World War I at Israel Metropolitan Cme Church

A multi-level presentation that celebrates the black leaders who proved their worth as American Heroes. Join us as we explore the lives of James Reese Europe, band leader, and Freddie Stowers, the first African American to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War I.
WHERE: Israel Metropolitan CME Church 307 N. Calhoun Street
WHEN: Thursday, February 28 6:00-7:30pm
FEATURING:
* A first-person account of the Harlem Hell Fighters role in WWI Henry Johnson, UNCC Professor of History
* Special concert of Hell Fighter Band Music
The Greenville Collective Early Jazz Combo...

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A multi-level presentation that celebrates the black leaders who proved their worth as American Heroes. Join us as we explore the lives of James Reese Europe, band leader, and Freddie Stowers, the first African American to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War I.
WHERE: Israel Metropolitan CME Church 307 N. Calhoun Street
WHEN: Thursday, February 28 6:00-7:30pm
FEATURING:
* A first-person account of the Harlem Hell Fighters role in WWI Henry Johnson, UNCC Professor of History
* Special concert of Hell Fighter Band Music
The Greenville Collective Early Jazz Combo
* Honoring Freddie Stowers, American Hero
Ri’Chu ri Sancho, Grand Niece of Freddie Stowers
SPONSORED BY:
Israel Metropolitan CME Church Unity Sports Soccer Club
For more information: Greg Mckee at 864.704.0378 or [email protected] Hiram Springle at 864.484.1009 or [email protected]

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