Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library will host “The Soil Project: Stories rooted in Freeport’s Black history,” to celebrate Black History Month.
The event is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 24, 2026, at the library, according to a community announcement.
Documentarian Danairo Thomas will present information about The Soil Project, a documentary storytelling initiative dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the history of Black pioneers in Freeport.
Many stories remain untold
The project aims to shed light on untold stories and historical milestones through extensive research, interviews and exploration of cultural contributions…