The Unified Government Black History Committee hosted the 26th Annual Black History Scholarship Banquet Feb. 17, at the Reardon Convention.
This year’s keynote speaker was KCK native and co-creator and executive producer of the CBS television drama “S.W.A.T.,”Aaron Thomas. He began his professional career as a writer’s assistant on “Soul Food: The Series” and later worked on the staff of NBC’s Friday Night Lights, for which he received a Peabody Award.
Aaron addressed this year’s theme, “Balance the Divide; Differences Do Not Have to Divide Us.”
The Washington High School Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Green entertained event attendees. The banquet also highlighted the achievements of successful Black-owned business and students were awarded scholarships to pursue a higher education.