FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2006



CONTACT: Anita Muhammad, The BFD Foundation
336-342-4656 – office 413-778-9667 - fax
amon714@yahoo.com



10th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day to be Hosted in NC



Reidsville, NC – Black Family Day 2006 will be celebrated Saturday, June 24, 2006, in downtown Reidsville, NC. Free to the public and sponsored by Muhammad’s Study Group, The Torchlight Tribune, 97.1QMG, local businesses and citizens, the event marks the 10th Anniversary of community unity, fellowship, and learning. Black Family Day is observed annually on the 4th Saturday in June. It is known for its spirited entertainment and enlightening speakers.



The theme for this year’s Black Family Day will be "The Birth of a Nation". Our focus will be on the nine ministries presented on October 16, 2005 during the 10th anniversary of the MMM. www.millionsmoremovement.org. The ministries are Agriculture, Arts & Culture, Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, Information, Justice, Science and Technology, and Trade and Commerce. Workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Reidsville Public Library). Workshop topics include parenting, technology, health and resources for men as responsible fathers and professionals in child care and education. Outdoor program will begin at 11:00 a.m.



About Black Family Day


Black Family Day is the premier cultural event in Rockingham County initiated by Min. Amon Muhammad, the Reidsville Rep. of the Hon. Min. Louis Farrakhan & the Nation of Islam. The rural city government did not accept the program at its inception and fought against Muhammad, and those with him. Muhammad & supporters rallied against the opposition and eventually filed suit in federal court for civil rights violations. The city ultimately was forced to yield to the community’s desire in 2000, suffering embarrassment. The event has been held downtown since that time. Included are day of workshops, gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, spoken word artists, spiritual & civic leaders. Vendors from all over the region bring arts, crafts, and products of interest to the Black Community. Ethnic and Traditional menus are on hand in the food village. Children’s activities are also plentiful. The Family Fun village will feature a 22’ super slide, kiddie swings, berry-go-round, crawl-throughs, and a moon bounce.






About the Black Family Day Foundation Formed in 1996 to address the critical needs of the Black community of rural Rockingham County, The Black Family Day Foundation (BFD Foundation) hosts functions to inspire, motivate, teach and train the public in activities of self-improvement.



If you are interested in supporting this event as a vendor, sponsor, performer or volunteer, please contact Event Coordinator, Martis King at 980-721-5586.



Web Resource

Families are encouraged to register online. Vendors may sign-up by phone.

http://www.blackfamilyday.org



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