Young Men’s Restoration Academy to Present Black History Month Event at Cornerstone

The Young Men's Restoration Academy. Photo provided.The Young Men's Restoration Academy. Photo provided.

By Dee McKinsey—

MUNCIE, Ind. The Young Men’s’ Restoration Academy will present an evening of the spoken word celebrating Black History month with original work, writings, and speeches of significant black leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King.

The program will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20th  at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., Muncie. The evening presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information about the event or the organization go to: Celebrating the Struggle – Reaching the Resolution | Facebook.

The Young Men’s Restoration Academy’s mission is: Educating our youth socially, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually to tear down walls of division and build locally —while broadening knowledge and interaction with the human family abroad.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts offers opportunities for creative expression for all through community and rental spaces in a historic setting.  Thousands of area residents attend events, wedding and civic events, in addition to taking classes in art, dance and music. Cornerstone is home to the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, The Masterworks Chorale, the East Central Chamber Orchestra, America’s Hometown Band and The Bridge Church.  For additional information go to www.cornerstonearts.org or call 765-281-9503.