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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2026
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Leon County African American Read-In Celebrates Literacy and Music During Black History Month
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Leon County Government |
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African American Read-In |
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Saturday, February 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. |
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Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue |
In celebration of Black History Month, Leon County Government invites the community to attend the African American Read-In on Saturday, February 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue.
Featuring children’s books by African American authors, this event brings the community together to build literacy skills through stories read aloud by local community members. The program will also include a special performance by the Rickards High School Swinging Raider Jazz Band, adding music to this engaging literacy celebration.
Featured community speakers during the event include:
- Carmen Conner, Principal at Pineview Elementary School
- Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, Assistant Professor at Florida State University in the School of Communication Science and Disorders
- Dr. Kendra Mitchell, Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the Department of English and Modern Languages
- Leon County Commissioners and County staff
First hosted by Leon County in 2013, this local event is part of the National African American Read-In, established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English, to promote literacy as a vital part of Black History Month. Leon County proudly celebrates African American literature and authors by encouraging the community to read together.
Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/BlackHistoryMonth for more information about the African American Read-In and other Black History Month events and resources.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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