09/02/2024
Wow! Black Family Celebration 2024 is in the bag. I’d like to thank the city of Dowagiac for having us another year. Thanks to all our sponsors (Lyons Industries, Georgia’s Own Credit Union, Hale’s Hardware, McDonald’s, Save A Lot, Paddeltek, Family Fare, Cass County Council of Aging, Grace Christian Center, Honor Credit Union, New Harvest Church, Lowery’s Meat Market, Second Baptist Church, Dorris Cleaning, Lakeland Athletic Club, Peace Temple, Eckman Chiropractic, CWimberley, United Methodist, Front Street Cafe, Stepping Stone and Creative Vinyl Signs for your support and showing everyone that we uplift our own and value community. Thank you Mayor and Mrs. Lyons, Bobbie Jo Hartline, Kevin Anderson, Chief Steven Grinnwald and Michell Outlaw for always being so supportive and ensuring our needs are met. I’d like to thank our founder, Commissioner Minnie Warren, for creating such an amazing event. Thanks to my committee members (Pastor Tonnie Blackamore, Tara Smith, Sherell Stanley, Felicia Howard, Tracy Lofton, Keoante Blackamore, Lamone Moore, Tasha Moss and Tom Kelly for all that you’ve done and continue to do. Without you all, there would be no me. Thanks to Council Woman,Danielle Lucas, Clint Williams, Pastor Tonnie Blackamore for participating in our program portion of the event. Thanks to my family (mother, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews) who are only a call away and always got my back. Thanks to Jamin Hunt, Franquisha Glass, Yaz, the refs, basketball players coaches, and all the individuals rounding out our team of support for activities. Thanks to my big bro Terrell Blackamore, cousins (Vance, Cristal, and Tyquil) and nephew Darius Wilson for holding down the meat in Tom’s absence. Thanks to Katari Edwards, Veronica Roddy and all who helped Tom cook during the day. Thank to Shanika and Jessica Kelly for assisting the kitchen crew. Thanks to my cleaners Tyambi, Matt, and everyone who picked up trash. Thanks to pastors Tracey Hatcher, Jeramine Wright, Chris Monahan. Thanks to you, the community, for showing everyone that we don’t need law enforcement present to remain INCIDENT FREE! Yup, I’m bragging on y’all. If I left anyone out, I sincerely apologize. It’s not my intent. Until next year, be blessed - Tyree Blackamore (Event Coordinator)
