As we approached the end of Black History Month 2018, the Mann Music Center treated the public to a special program — their Black History Month Soiree. The Mann used this event to announce details about the Mann’s upcoming community festival called Brilliantly Bernstein: Beyond the Baton and to recognize the achievements of three community leaders. The honorees included Parkside’s own Callalily Cousar, president of the East Parkside Residents Association, along with Sara Lomax-Reese, President & CEO of WURD Radio and Rev. Dr. Mark Tyler, Pastor, Mother Bethel AME Church.

Ms. Cousar has been a fixture in the Parkside Community for many years. As the President of the East Parkside Residence Association (EPRA), she has been on a mission to empower the residents of Parkside.

Brilliantly Bernstein: Beyond the Baton will celebrate the life and legacy of iconic composer Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein would have celebrated his 100th Birthday in 2017. To mark his centennial birthday, festivities spanning six continents are being presented from August 2017, Bernstein’s 99th birthday, through December 2018.

Via The Parkside Journal