A historic announcement today, the Black History Executive Committee confirmed that they will roll out a new Hall of Fame on Friday, February 15, 2019 during its annual Black History Honors program.

The annual Black History Honors program usually honors African Americans who have made historical, cultural, or significantly impact within, on behalf of, or for the community. For example, last year's Lifetime Achievement Award receipt was Mavis Creagh, Executive Director of R3SM, who has spent the past 10 years to present day rebuilding homes for families after natural disasters destroys them.

The Black History Honor awards are also expected to increase to reflect a more diverse group of honorees such as adding a Woman of the Year Award this year among others.

The Black History Honors honorees, Hall of Fame Inductees, and others will all be featured in the Black History Honors Magazine which will be distributed freely to the attendees at the Black History Honors evening.

The Black History Executive Committee said the awards program will include various parts including several performances, a keynote speaker, its annual awards, its sponsors awards, and the introduction of the its Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

The venue for the annual Black History Honors Program has not been announced yet according the executive committee, but once announced, they are anticipating for the program to sell out within minutes. The annual program is free but only those with tickets are guarantee seating. Tickets are also free.