Events – Past

Hamden Black History Committee Events

The Hamden Black History Committee holds events throughout the year to highlight and celebrate the many accomplishments of historical figures as well as contemporaries in our community.

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Christina M. Dickerson
Associate Professor of History
Quinnipiac University

Honoree
Community Award
Y’Isiah Lopes
Community Services Coordinator
Keefe Community Center

Honoree
Hamden High School
Student Award
Bailee Parks
“We See You”

Honoree
Professional Award
Loretha Felton
Hamden High School Counselor
Department Chair

Honoree
Religious Award
Apostle John Lewis
Senior Pastor
Christ Chapel New Testament Church

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

In January of 2024, Bible Gospel Center, Inc. of Hamden, Connecticut hosted this annual event. We thank Pastor Darius Good for his warm hospitality.

Black History Month Celebration

In February of 2024, the HBHC, Inc. held is annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hamden Memorial Town Hall. This events honors outstanding members of the community for their achievements, dedication and service.

Book Awards

In June of 2024, the HBHC held it’s annual Book Awards ceremony at Hamden High School.

Fund Raising Dinner

On June 18th, 2024, the HBHC held it’s annual Dinner & Karaoke Scholarship Fund Raiser at Lynon’s Restaurant and Bar in Hamden, CT.

Come join us!

We appreciate your support. Our events honor and recognize members of the community for their accomplishments and service. Contact us to be notified of future events. Service Awards include:

– Community Service Award
– Business/Professional Service Award
– Professional Service Award 
– Religious Service Award
– “We See You” Youth Award

Our theme for 2024

“Holding on to Hope in Tough Times.”
Our Fund Raisers and donations are used to help fund our Book Awards.

– 32 Graduating seniors applied for Book Awards 
– 11 Graduating seniors received Book Awards
– Of the 11 Graduating seniors, 10 received a $1,000 Book Award and 1 received a $2,000 Book Award