Eleven from the greater Charleston region will be honored at the 2nd Annual Black History Honors Awards Show, hosted by the Lowcountry Black Historical Society.
Beginning at 4 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 24, the event takes place at the auditorium of Summerville High School (1101 Boone Hill Rd). Congressional candidate Elizabeth Colbert-Busch will be keynote speaker.
In recognition of their public service and other contributions to the black community, this year’s honorees are:
- Dorothy Brown, 2nd Vice Chair of the Dorchester County Democratic Party
- Elizabeth Colbert-Busch, director of Business Development at Clemson’s Restoration Institute and congressional candidate
- Elaine and Albert Glover, proprietors of the Glover Funeral Home
- Margaret Goodwine, chair of Dorchester Democratic Women
- Carolyn Howard, former Dorchester District 2 School Board member
- Anthony Lemon, associate municipal judge
- Chief Bruce Owens, Summerville Police Department
- Pat Raynor, Communications Director of Dorchester School District 2
- Frances Townsend, Dorchester District 2 School Board member
- Rev. Luther Williams, St. Luke Baptist Church
Two institutions in the region will also be honored. To receive Humanitarian Awards from LBHS are:
- Sand Hill UMC of Ridgeville
- Summerville Journal Scene
Ethel Campbell, who was honored at last year’s Award Show, will be emcee of the event.
A reception will follow the presentation.
Dr. Rayford Brown and Louis Smith are co-chairs of LBHS, which was first established in 2012.
A non-profit organization, LBHS is a diverse organization of community activists, philanthropists, educators, historians, and people who appreciate and have common interest in preserving the black heritage.
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