Published on January 27th, 2017 | by University Communications
0Black History Month celebration focuses on business
“Black Americans in Business: A Retrospective” is the theme for this year’s celebration of Black History Month by Saint Leo University’s Newport News Education Office.
The public is invited to this free presentation that will be held 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, at Saint Leo’s Newport News location, One BayPort Way, Suite 160, Newport News, VA 23606.
Dr. James Womick, assistant professor of marketing at Saint Leo University, will highlight the fascinating achievements of notable African-American businesspeople, from the colonial period until today.
Everyone is welcome to this celebration and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Dr. Womick at james.womick@saintleo.edu, Dr. Eileen O’Brien at eileen.obrien@saintleo.edu, or newportnews@saintleo.edu, or call (757) 249-0390.