My City February 2023

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On February 4, the Genesee District Library hosted its 22nd Annual Black History Month Brunch at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center.The special celebration recognized the 2023 Black History Month Honorees – community notables including three inspiring individuals and one organization selected by the Black History Month Brunch Advisory Committee. The GDL is proud to recognize the contributions of the 2023 honorees. Award of Excellence GENESEE DISTRICT LIBRARY PRESENTS 2023 Black History Month Ho orees COMPILED BY SHERRON BARDEN

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NORM BRYANT Founder and former owner of the Historic Bryant’s Barber Shop in Flint, NormBryant also founded the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame in 1983 and served a ten-year term as its first president. In 1995 he became an inductee, recognized for his achieve ments in football and track at Flint NorthernHigh School. He was also inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. As a community servant, Bryant held a seat on the Flint School Board from 1991-1997 (two years as president) and was appointed the first Black chairman of the Genesee

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