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A Century of Wisdom:Commemorating
100 Years of
Black History Month

Streaming Live Online
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
2:00 PM CST
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EVENT AGENDA

Mistress of Ceremonies

Rev. Dr. Candace Gunn
Rev. Dr. Candace Gunn

Coordinator for ACLC Women in Ministry Chicago
& Assistant Pastor of Rock of Faith Holiness Church

Special Guest

Elder Dr. Darnel Moore
Elder Dr. Darnel Moore

Covenant Of Christ House of Prayer MBC will be singing a gospel song.

PRESENTATIONS

Rev. Dr. Bessie O'Neal Tucker
Rev. Dr. Bessie O'Neal Tucker

Senior Pastor of Rock of Faith Holiness Church
& Assistant Coordinator for ACLC Women in Ministry Chicago

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Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson

The Voice of Justice

Honoring Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who walked alongside Dr. King and carried the torch of civil rights for seven decades, teaching us that faith and activism are one sacred calling.

Rev. Fannie Smith
Rev. Fannie Smith

Event Coordinator for ACLC Women in Ministry

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

The Architect of Hope

Honoring Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, who led the scientific breakthrough that designed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, safeguarding humanity through divine wisdom and dedication to healing.

Minister Patricia Fliginger
Minister Patricia Fliginger

Public Relations Officer for ACLC Women in Ministry Chicago

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Mary G. Evans

A Pillar of Community

Honoring Mary G. Evans. Under her stewardship, Cosmopolitan Community Church paid its debts, refurbished its building, and built a community center offering a health clinic and child care. She was a strong supporter of the NAACP and led successful membership drives.

Evangelist Dr. Elaine Mizenburg
Evangelist Dr. Elaine Mizenburg

Member of ACLC Women in Ministry

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The Ethiopian Bible

Roots of Faith

Presenting The Ethiopian Bible. As one of the oldest and most complete Christian canons, it represents an indigenous African expression of Christianity that existed long before European colonization, serving as a foundational resource for Black empowerment.

Rev. Mama Joy
Rev. Mama Joy

Advisor for ACLC WIM

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The Tuskegee Airmen

Wings of Courage

Honoring The Tuskegee Airmen, America's first Black military pilots who became legendary Red Tail guardians of the skies, protecting bomber crews with unmatched skill and proving that courage breaks every barrier.

THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE

David deGarennes
David deGarennes
Talia Divine Woods
Talia Divine Woods
Joseph M. De Garennes
Joseph M. De Garennes

"They share their thoughts on the children’s Crusade In Birmingham, Alabama USA on May 2, 1963, which reveals a chapter in the Civil Rights movement, when more than 4,000 black schoolchildren who deserted classrooms touching off a week of mass demonstrations in ways their parents could not, the children prevailed, defying the police intimidation that long had plagued Birmingham's black community."

Children's Crusade March

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