On Friday, Feb. 21, a YMCA in Hendersonville held an event honoring black leaders during Black History Month.
This free community event featured black leaders who made a difference in Henderson County.
Attendees enjoyed BBQ while listening to the keynote speakers.
The keynote speakers are Hendersonville natives who were influential in promoting global diversity, equity and inclusion work.
The event honored local black leaders and the Hendersonville YMCA's global DEI efforts.
"I hope people took away from this that we need to keep black legacy or black history alive," said Vice President of Human Resources, Kevin Young. "There's so many things that are happening that are trying to alter that memory. We want to make sure we are doing everything that we can to be sure that those things don't get pushed to the wayside."
The keynote speakers were:
- Rhonderia Waters, Assistant Vice President, First Citizens Bank
- Donnie Parks, retired Hendersonville Police Chief and current Chief of Staff, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
- Blair Craven, Senior Financial Advisor at Baird Wealth Management and Henderson County School Board Member
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