Black Community Honors

27/02/2024

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23/02/2024

WETM 18 News Floyd Winston Coleman Jr. was the epitome of letting life flow in Elmira. We’ll remember his legacy tomorrow at the Black Community Honors tomorrow, February 24 at Meals on Wheels of Chemung County.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Floyd Winston Coleman Jr. was the epitome of letting life flow in Elmira. Coleman Jr. was born on March 21st, 1924. He was the oldest of four siblings including Green Pa…

20/02/2024

Chemung County Historical Society Shares: Black History Month - Boys' Life magazine, October 1960, featuring an article about Ernie Davis.

CCHS Shares: Black History Month - Boys' Life magazine, October 1960, featuring an article about Ernie Davis.

20/02/2024

Join us in celebrating Charles Lynch and Reba Lynch on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening with host Caranell Parks and Nykole Parks, live performances, captivating speeches, and an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for uplifting the Black community.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County for their support.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/826200366537?aff=oddtdtcreator. Please contact us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor and uplift the Black community in style!

20/02/2024

Join us in celebrating Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and His Tabernacle Ministry Leader Andrea Oguwunmi on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening with host Caranell Parks and Nykole Parks, live performances, captivating speeches, and an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for uplifting the Black community.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County for their support.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/826200366537?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Please contact us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor and uplift the Black community in style!

19/02/2024

Join us in celebrating Elmira City School District Girls Varsity Basketball Coach and Director of Youth Services for the YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers A'Don Allen III on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening with host Caranell Parks and Nykole Parks, live performances, captivating speeches, and an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for uplifting the Black community.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung Countyy for their support.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/826200366537?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Please contact us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor and uplift the Black community in style!

19/02/2024

Join us in celebrating WETM 18 News Evening News Anchor and Multimedia Journalist and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc member De’Jah Gross on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening with host Caranell Parks and Nykole Parks, live performances, captivating speeches, and an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for uplifting the Black community.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County for their support.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/826200366537?aff=oddtdtcreator. Please contact us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor and uplift the Black community in style!

07/02/2024

Black Community Honors Celebration tickets are available.

Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor and uplift the Black community in style!

06/02/2024

Join us in celebrating Bucky Geter on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening of camaraderie, light refreshments, and a social hour. The Award Ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM, where we will honor these community members and reflect on our collective journey and aspirations.

Bucky has been a cornerstone of the African American religious and cultural community for over seven decades, leading congregations in praise and worship through his music. A self-taught musician, he began his journey on the piano in his mother's home in Elmira's Eastside neighborhood, drawing inspiration from gospel music broadcasts. His talent and dedication quickly became evident as he provided musical accompaniment to choirs, preachers, and congregants across a myriad of churches, including the Monumental Baptist Church, Frederick Douglass AME Zion Church, All Saints Church of God in Christ, and Friendship Baptist Church, among others.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County for their support.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/826200366537?aff=oddtdtcreator. Please reach out to us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

“It’s Your Season to be Blessed” performed by the Wilson Family & Bucky Geter (playing the keyboard) (2021)

Video from The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

06/02/2024

Join us in celebrating Floyd Coleman on February 24 at 5:00 pm for an evening of camaraderie, light refreshments, and a social hour. The Award Ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM, where we will honor these community members and reflect on our collective journey and aspirations.

Thanks to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County for their support.
To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at $25.00. Please contact us at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

06/02/2024

Visit Come As a Stranger, Leave As a Friend: A Brief History of Green Pastures by Dr. Christine Atkins

06/02/2024

Celebrating great leaders.

06/02/2024

stargazette.com / Star-Gazette remembers Elmiras Floyd Coleman for his contributions to the community

Floyd Winston Coleman, NAACP award winner and longtime pillar of the Elmira Black community, died recently just two months shy of his 100th birthday.

05/02/2024

Celebration hosted by Program of P.E.A.C.E. on Sunday, February 25 at Faith Temple Community Church of God In Christ.

Special Performances by 607 Unity Dance, Singtrece,
Christ Jerusalem Praise Dancers, and Ernie Davis Community Center Music Consortium.

05/02/2024

Blessings and Warm Greetings,

In the spirit of unity and progress, it is with great enthusiasm and honor that we invite the community to the Black Community Honors Awards (B*H) Ceremony. The event will occur on February 24, 2024, at the Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, 409 William Street, Elmira, NY.

The B*H Award is not just an event; it's a celebration of outstanding individuals who have tirelessly contributed to the enrichment and empowerment of the African American community both locally and nationally. This year, we are excited to recognize the following extraordinary individuals:

The Spirit Award – Andrea Ogunwumi

The Family Award – Charles and Reba Lynch

The Young People Community Award – Tracy Perry

The Icon Award – Floyd W. Coleman Jr. and Bucky Geter

The Community Award – A'Don Allen III

The Outstanding News Award – De’Jah Gross and WETM 18 News

Join us at 5:00 pm for an evening of camaraderie, light refreshments, and a social hour. The Award Ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM, where we will honor these community members and reflect on our collective journey and aspirations.

To participate in this memorable evening, tickets are available at $25.00. Please contact Rosland Geter at 607-425-6787 or email [email protected] to secure your place.

05/02/2024

WENY TV News celebrating the history of Green Pastures and the Blues in Elmira, NY.

The Blues and jazz has been a staple in African American culture. Its roots gave a voice to a group that had been silenced. But in the city of Elmira, one famous black owned jazz club Green Pastures,

03/02/2024

We're excited to host this event for our community.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Black Community Honors, a new organization dedicated to recognizing community members and their enriching and empowering work within the black community, is set to hold its fi…