The month long celebration of African American history continued Saturday at the civic center with Savannah's Black Heritage Festival.
City officials cut a ribbon to officially welcome the hundreds of gatherers. News Three's Kim Gusby was one of the emcees at the event. The festival provided activities for kids, entertainment, and a health and wellness fair.
A vendor who's been at every festival said the biggest change he's seen throughout the years is more kids attending.
"There must be that link from the past and this helps us to continue to tell the story of who we have become, who we are, and that would allow these young people to become the best they can be," said Richard Shinhoster.
The 24th annual event also pays tribute to the late Westley Law, a historian, preservationist, civil rights leader and the founder of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.
The death of a woman who exited a moving car on Interstate 95 in Jasper County Sunday night has been ruled a suicide, according to the Jasper County Coroner. Fifty-four-year-old Leah Louise Becker of Laguna
The death of a woman who exited a moving car on Interstate 95 in Jasper County Sunday night has been ruled a suicide, according to the Jasper County Coroner. Fifty-four-year-old Leah Louise Becker of Laguna
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An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah. The famous presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is docked right along River Street. The yacht has had the honor of serving five presidents
An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:09:05 GMT
An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried
An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried
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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are continuing to investigate a car crash that shut down the intersection of 39th and Bull Streets early Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:24 Sunday night.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are continuing to investigate a car crash that shut down the intersection of 39th and Bull Streets early Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:24 Sunday night.
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. Metro Police say warrants have been secured for Marcelle Jefferies, 31, for charges of Interference with
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter.
