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After 30 years in education, Darla Stitzlein will retire from her position as executive director of the Holmes County Education Foundation. Stitzlein is a strong advocate of education at all levels and is a life-long learner herself. Stitzlein has held the position for the past 22 years.
Graduated from Ohio State University
Prior to coming to the Foundation, Stitzlein obtained her bachelor’s degree in natural resources from The Ohio State University and she worked in the wildlife and soil and water conservation education fields for eight years. She educated youth and adult hunters and landowners on wildlife conservation while working for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. She continued educating students, farmers and landowners during her years with the Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District. She enjoyed coordinating the annual Tom Graham fifth grade farm tour, teaching children about water quality at 4-H camps and outdoor education camps, and assisting farmers with the d
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Answer: Black History Month, observed throughout the month of February each year, celebrates the historical achievements of African Americans. Black History Month grew from the idea Carter Woodson and other African American leaders had in creating âNegro History Weekâ back in the late 1920s. Every president since 1976 has recognized February as Black History month, and each year has had its own theme. For 2021, the theme is The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.
Because Winston-Salem has such a rich African-American heritage and history, Black History month is usually met with many activities throughout our area. This year, while there won’t be many in person events, there are some attractions and online events celebrating Black history and culture scheduled during February. One virtual event of interest is Freedom Summer, an online play presented by the North Carolina Black Repertory. This play runs from Feb. 19 to 28. For ticket informati