The Culture Fusion Committee at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System presents
Black History Month
Our community, Our shared history, Our shared future

Join us weekly during Black History Month for free community forums regarding cultural and ethnic diversity. A special celebration will be held February 28 to conclude the series.
Forum: Beyond Race
February 5 | 6:30 pm
Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta Street, Greenville
Join us as we discuss the historical, relational and economic impact of cultural and ethnic diversity in Greenville. Panelists include:
- Nika White, VP of Diversity, Greenville Chamber of Commerce
- Mack Lockhart, President, Sterling Land Trust/Appraiser Analyst III with TD Bank
- Paul Guy, Executive Director, Beyond Differences
Forum: Healing Hands
February 12 | 6:30 pm
Long Branch Baptist Church 28 Bolt Street, Greenville
Panelists will share faith’s role in celebrating cultural similarities and bridging differences. Hear from:
- Darrin Goss, Vice President of Community Impact, United Way/Pastor
- Father Jon Chalmers, Director of Ministry Relations at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
- Laurie Rovin, Executive Director, Pendleton Place for Children and Families and Interfaith Facilitator
- Hasker Hudgens, Pastor, Redemption World Outreach
Forum: Eliminating Health Disparity
February 19 | 6:30 pm
United Way Hollingsworth Room 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville
What would it take to eliminate health disparity in our community? Join our panelists as they share results from Greenville’s Health Assessment and the mission imperative to move our community to health and wellness. Panelists include:
- Russell Stall, President, Greenville Forward
- Pastor Sean Dogan, Long Branch Baptist Church
- Liz Keith, Senior Vice President of Mission Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Celebrating Black History
February 28 | 6:30 pm
Sterling Community Center 113 Minus Street, Greenville
Join us in the Sterling community as we celebrate in fellowship. The event will include a healthy spin on traditional foods, entertainment reflective of African American culture and arts, and honoring local heroes.
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Culture Fusion would like to thank the following contributors for their support: Long Branch Baptist Church, Sterling Land Trust, United Way, Warehouse Theatre. Special thanks to Greenville Forward for their generous staff support for the dialogue series!


