Watkins to host Black History Month Celebration at University of Dallas

by PegNews wire

Newly elected Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, the first African American District Attorney in the state of Texas, will headline the third annual Black History Month Celebration at the University of Dallas on Thursday, February 15, 2007. Hosted by the Black Student Association at the University of Dallas Graduate School of Management, the event will feature a keynote address by Watkins on the topic of “African Americans: On the Road to Change and Economic Empowerment,” along with music, poetry and refreshments.

The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Haggerty Art Building Auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Light appetizers will be served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. during the meet-and-greet session. Watkins’ presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Reservations can be made by calling (972) 721-4079 or emailing ksims@gsm.udallas.edu.

Souce: Dallas County DA's Office