Black History Month Brunch – Genesee District Library

The 25th Annual Black History Month Brunch will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 10am at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center in Grand Blanc.

In Partnership with ABC12

Tickets go on sale Monday, December 15, 2025 and are available online only.

Tickets are sold by table.
Individual seats at that table are on a first come, first served basis.
You will receive a confirmation email, which serves as your ticket.

Individuals or organizations can be nominated. Selected individuals will receive the GDL Award of Excellence, and selected organizations will receive the GDL Partner in Progress Award.

All nominees will be considered by the GDL Black History Month Brunch Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of community members, and GDL staff and Board.

Nominations for the 2026 Black History Month Brunch are now closed.

Warmest thanks to our Media Partner, ABC12. Event will be emceed by Dawn Jones, anchor of ABC12 First at Four.

To sponsor the 2026 Brunch, or to get more information on the different sponsorship levels, click here to access the sponsorship page.

Please call (810) 230-9613 for more information.

Entertainment

Keynote Speaker, Daryl Davis
Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author

Performance by local pianist Roger Jones and vocalist Tiffany Gridiron

2026 Honorees

Each year the Genesee District Library honors three individuals and one organization for their good work in the community. The 2026 honorees are:

Award of Excellence
Dr. Kenyetta Dotson
Ms. Carrie Edwards-Clemons
Ms. Sandra Epps

Partner in Progress Award
The Flint Area (MI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

2026 Sponsors

Media Sponsor
WJRT ABC12

Platinum Sponsor
Genesee Health System

Gold Sponsors
Hamilton Community Health Network
MSU Extension

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors
Burnis Kennedy Scholarship Fund
Flint Institute of Music
First Union Baptist Church
Phenomenal Nursing Professionals, PNP-LLC
Simen, Figura & Parker

Print Ad Sponsors
Superior Furs & Leather

2026 Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2025

Individuals or organizations can be nominated. Three individuals will receive the Award of Excellence, and one organizations will receive the Partner in Progress Award.

Nominations for the 2026 Black History Month Brunch are now closed.

All nominees will be considered by the GDL Black History Month Brunch Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of community members, and GDL staff and Board.

To view past honorees, click here for a printable list.

Gallery

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You can view the 2022 Black History Month Broadcast by clicking here.

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For more information call Kelly Flynn, Community Relations Manager, (810) 230-9613