Black History Month in Elgin began with a salute to a local resident
Sister Gwendolyn Johnson, Mount Moriah Baptist Church’s first lady, was this year’s honoree at the annual Hatitude event Feb. 4. The event was held at FireWild in Elgin
Honoring African American traditions, Hatitude refers to the tradition of African American women wearing hats to church. The phrase was created by author Deidre Guion in her book, “Grandma’s Hands.” Elgin’s event featured “Danish delights and hats galore,” according to a press release.
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