Celebrating Black History with Guest Speaker, Ronnie Pepper
UU Lessons for the Week:
This week UUFH Family Ministries participants are extraordinarily lucky because they’re invited to spend the morning with talented storyteller: Ronnie Pepper.
About Ronnie Pepper:
Ronnie Pepper, a Hendersonville native and graduate of Hendersonville High School, is a predominant figure in the local community.
Ronnie Pepper has served on several boards and organizations throughout his lifetime, including the American Red Cross, Hendersonville YMCA, Flat Rock Playhouse, Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville Housing Authority, and NAACP to name a few.
Pepper works at the Henderson County Public Library and is an avid storyteller as well as educator, spending more than 25 years with the Head Start Program. He also worked with the Black History Research Committee of Henderson County and has served on the Walk of
UU Caregiver’s Corner:
Here are some resources to help our kids understand the reality of Black people’s experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements:
- Teaching Your Child About Black History and Celebrating Black Cultures Together
- Strong Black Characters in Kid Books
- Black Culture in Books for Children
- 7 Easy and Inspiring Activities to Celebrate Black History
Rent UUFH Spaces: The UUFH Fellowship Hall and Cottage are fun, safe, and inexpensive places to host your child’s birthday party! Interested? Email Ms. Wanda at office@nulluufhnc.org to learn more and make your reservation.