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DeKalb Black History Month program set for Feb. 20

The one-woman, one-act monologue “Interrupted Motherhood” will be performed in DeKalb County as part of the Black History Month celebration. CONTRIBUTED
The one-woman, one-act monologue “Interrupted Motherhood” will be performed in DeKalb County as part of the Black History Month celebration. CONTRIBUTED
By Juanita Love
Feb 10, 2020

DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson announced the District 5 Black History Program will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

This one-woman, one-act monologue, titled “Interrupted Motherhood,” is a passionate and engaging story drawn from personal experiences and specifically written to overcome obstacles in motherhood and celebrate life, according to a press release.

“This event is free and open to the public,” Davis Johnson said. “We welcome everyone to come out and experience this dynamic program.”

Groups of 10 or more should contact Commissioner Davis Johnson’s office at 404-371-2159 to reserve group seating.

Information: www.commissionermeredajohnson.com.

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