Celebrate Black History Month at the 2nd Street Market

The 2nd Street Market, a Five Rivers MetroParks location, has celebrated Black History Month for many years. The Market is hosting programs with a focus on celebrating and supporting Black members of our community. All programs are free and suitable for all ages. 

Music at the Market 
Saturdays and Sundays 
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

• Feb. 11: Anna Baughm, known as Anna Marie Music, plays acoustic folk music on guitar and ukulele. 
• Feb. 18 (note different time: noon to 2:30 p.m.): Music with the Voices of Fellowship Community Choir
  • Formed in November, 1997, The Voices of Fellowship Community Choir's mission is to carry the message of recovery through spiritual music, testimonies, and workshops. They are comprised of individuals who have lived experiences primarily with addiction and mental health, along with their families and community members. They are part of RAMCO, an organization aligned with the Montgomery County ADAMHS Bd. and other recovery-oriented organizations that serve our community.
• Feb. 25: Music with DC Ensemble, a collective of singers from various local churches and backgrounds, performing everything from Motown to gospel. 

Black History Month Panel — Women Entrepreneurs at the Market 
Sunday, Feb. 12 
10 to 11 a.m.  
Successful Black female entrepreneurs who own successful businesses at the Market will share the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Featuring:

• Gabrielle Little - The scRUMptious Dessert
• London Coe - Peace on Fifth
• Jhazlyn Adkins - Wick Therapy Candle
• Mrs. Ernestine’s Pound Cakes
• Danielle Edwards - Sweet P’s Ice Pops
• Rhea Adkins - Vegan IT Iz Eats
• Jamila Briscoe - NuSol Gardens

Talk by Wright-Dunbar House and Charles Young Center 
Saturday, Feb. 18 
11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. 
The Wright-Dunbar House, in partnership with the Charles Young Center at Wilberforce, will give two talks about the area’s National Park Service sites, with a focus on local historic African-American figures.  

Regenerative Farming 
Sunday, Feb. 26  
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Tia Stuart, the BIPOC Farming Initiatives’ director and Regenerative Farmer Fellowship (RFF) Coordinator of Agraria, will present. Learn about Agraria's RFF program, the BIPOC Farming Network, the George Washington Carver Farm and RFF farms. These programs address regional needs regarding food access and food sovereignty in underserved communities. Regenerative farming focuses on improving land and soil quality and encourage biodiversity.