Last Updated on February 15, 2024 by BVN
BVN Staff
The 44th Annual Black History Month Expo and Parade, held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Riverside, was a celebration of the rich and diverse contributions of the African American community. This highly anticipated event brought together people from throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties to honor and appreciate the achievements and cultural heritage of Black IE. The expo featured exhibits, performances, and activities that showcased the region’s talent, resilience, and innovation. Closing out the parade was the highly anticipated performance by Tommy the Clown and his renowned dance crew, T Squad. The parade featured elected leaders, community based organizations, drill teams, matching bands, and leaders in business, social organizations, and religious institutions.
The parade is organized by the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation led by Russell Ward.
Inspiring the next generation: Tommy the Clown and the T Squad performance leaves a lasting impression on local kids Tenoemi Dupree (L) and Trinity Dupree as they pose at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Tim Dupree)
Tommy the Clown and his acclaimed dance crew, the T Squad perform at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Tim Dupree)
Tommy the Clown sets up out the back of his truck for T Squads performance at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Tim Dupree)
After winning some BVN Swag at the Black Voice News booth (L)Jayiah Clayton and her aunt Linda Walker pose by the”Raise Your Voice” banner at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Tim Dupree)
Empathy in dialogue:Embracing diversity, fostering unity. As Tim Dupree engages with a local supporter at The 44th Annual Black History Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Alexander Brown Hinds)
Standing in unity: BVN’s Christen Irving and Cherry Wells of Thrive Inland SoCal pose in front of Black Voice News banner at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. (Photo Cred : Tim Dupree)
“Celebrating heritage through vibrant threads and cultural treasures at the 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. ( Photo Cred : Alexander Brown-Hinds)
Social Lites of San Bernardino showing support and solidarity at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. ( Photo Cred : Alexander Brown-Hinds)
Fatherhood “ Men Empowering Men” stand on Main Street & 10th at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. ( Photo Cred : Christen Irving )
Richard T. Fields Bar Association, Black lawyers of the Inland Empire at The 44th Annual Black HIstory Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. ( Photo Cred : Christen Irving)
Local drill team excites the crowd at The 44th Annual Black History Month Expo and Parade Saturday February 10 2024 in Riverside Ca. ( Photo Cred : Christen Irving)