Free Riders pay tribute to black history
On Feb. 27, the Free Riders Motorcycle Club hosted a black history tribute at Schofield Middle School.
Melissa Tune, news anchor from WRDW Channel 12, presided over the program, "Honoring Our Past While Inspiring the Future."
The program provided an opportunity to raise funds for scholarships that will be awarded in May to local high school seniors. Donating their musical talents were Jessie Thompson and the Gospel Generals, the Wagener-Salley High School chorus, The Gospel Warriors, Anointed Praise, Anointed Brothers, MV Devine, Billy Smith and the Radio Angels, and 3 Keys Choice and 10-year-old praise and worship sensation Aaron Oliver.
The audience started the evening by singing the Negro National Anthem led by Funmilayo Harmon, director of the Aiken High chorus.
Special guest speakers included the Rev. Anthony Wilson, pastor of Indian Grove Baptist Church, Executive Director Carmen Landy of Helping Hands, former gang member Mike Berry and S.C. Rep. William Clyburn. Each gave a riveting speech promoting education and the importance of giving back to the community.
The Free Riders' Black History Essay Contest was won by Ashlyn Bush, a sixth-grader at New Ellenton Middle School. She was supported by her proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bush. Ashlyn was awarded a $100 gift card to Books-A-Million by club President Roger "Kool Rog" Cummings.
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