By Darrel Wheeler, Voice and Viewpoint Newswire
On the last Saturday of September, the 5th Annual Black Family Empowerment Day event was held at Marie Wideman Park in Southeast San Diego. The event, also known as “BFED”, featured an important discussion panel hosted by Dr. Keisha Blackinbaja, a live band, plenty of celebratory dancing, a fashion show and much-much more.
Dr. Kiesha and her guest panel touched on serious topics with a straight-talk approach. Topics concerning Black economics, health, reparations, and Black history and education were just some of the critical issues talked about at the 5th annual event.
The biggest accolades of the day happened when Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Pearly Killins were announced as this year’s much deserved Loving Elders,”Flowers Now” recipients. They were recognized for their many years of community work, leadership and contributions.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for your work. We really appreciate the honor and everybody that made this happen,” Pearly Killins said.
Resource booths and entertainers were able to add to the big BFED celebration.
“Events like this are very important to the Black family. There was so much information concerning the Black experience, you had to learn something. We need more events like this,” former City District Manager David Monroe shared.
