In honor of Black History Month, Senate members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus shared Black history figures, events and moments that had the biggest impacts in their life. Check out what I shared here. #blackhistory

Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) hosted her 8th Annual Back to School Event earlier this summer to get students amped up and ready to get back in the classroom. The event was hosted at Brookfield Zoo and was well attended. View pictures from the event by clicking on the photos below to enlarge.

On Sunday, April 29, 2012, Senator Lightford again hosted her Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Rainbow Tea Celebration. The event was a huge success, and more than 70 grandparents who are raising their grandchildren were recognized. Members of Senator Lightford's 4th District Women's and Gentlemen's Committees were on hand early in the day to set up.

Soon, guests arrived and were welcomed into the beautifully decorated room. Guests enjoyed food, drink, and entertainment. Senator Lightford thanked the grandparents for their dedication to their families and their communities.

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The co-chairs of the event were Barbara Lightford and Debra Vines.  Guests included motivational speaker Dorothy Owens, Master of Ceremony Gregory Sain, and the Maywood Fine Arts dance troupe.

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