Patrick To Discuss Black History In Brockton Thursday

BrocktonPost
BROCKTON--Gov. Deval Patrick will spend the morning Thursday with Brockton area seniors and residents at Caffrey Towers when the governor and others salute the “pillars” of African-American history during a breakfast for seniors and members of the South Shore community in Brockton.
The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 16 at Caffrey Towers in Brockton at 755 Crescent St.
The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with light refreshments and followed at 10 a.m. by a program centered around contributions by African-Americans and their role in history and the community.
From 11:15 a.m. to Noon seniors and members of the public in attendance will have the opportunity to take part in a roundtable discussion about issues in Brockton, the region and anything people may ask the governor.

Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray will also attend the Caffrey Towers event following his attendance at Brockton's Shaw's Center for the "Brownfields Roundtable," a discussion with participants about economic issues in the region.
Numerous city and state officials are expected to attend Thursday's Caffrey Towers event, including Mayor Linda Balzotti.
The Caffrey Towers event is open and free to the public.
The Caffrey Towers stop in Brockton is part of Patrick's Black History month tour across the state to celebrate and discuss the achievements of African-Americans and spread the history of those who fought for freedom.
Patrick's history tour began Friday, February 3 when Patrick joined hosts Callie Crossley and Phillip Martin on WGBH TV’s “Basic Black” for a live discussion on Black History Month and the administration's agenda to promote jobs, education, health care and public safety.
His next event will be in Springfield, Feb. 23. when Patrick is expected to speak at a panel discussion about the legacy of African-American leaders from the past, present and future.