Black History Month Kickoff

Photos of the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration, which featured guest speaker Yanick Rice Lamb, at the University of Toledo Student Union, in Toledo, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE AND START SLIDESHOW

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fried chicken is added to the plate of soul food held by Toledo resident Traci Watkins during the Black History ...
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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Soul food is served up.
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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Yanick Rice Lamb speaks during the Black History Month Kickoff Celebration.
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Enlarge | Buy This Photo A large crowd listens to guest speaker Yanick Rice Lamb.
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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Southview High School senior Nina Martinez listens.
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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Steam rises as Pastor K. David Johnson of Third Baptist Church of Toledo goes through the buffet line.
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