Expo celebrates Black History Month

Updated: Saturday, 16 Feb 2013, 2:51 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 16 Feb 2013, 2:51 PM EST

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The African/African-American Historical Museum hosted the Black History Month Expo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event featured tours of the museum, vendors, and social service agencies, including Caring About People, For the People, Friends of Bethany, and YWCA of Fort Wayne.

The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs was also a sponsor for the event.

"The purpose of this event is to educate the community about the contributions of African-Americans in our society," Christopher Riley, Assistant Director of Multicultural Services at IPFW, said.

The event was free for IPFW students and their children. Regular admission for adults was five dollars.

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Expo celebrates Black History Month

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