EVENT

African-American Food and Vendor Day Wednesday Feb 25 Student Union, Menard Hall Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Rd. 217-786-2219 10am-2pm Free

Soul food

The kitchen is the center of the home in the African-American community, and Lincoln Land Community College is celebrating the food that has sustained the black culture. The 11th annual African- American Food and Vendor Day will bring together local African-American entrepreneurs, food and dance.

Vendors include local business owners selling artwork, soap, oils, clothing, jewelry and more. The Kumba Dancers, a group of girls age 8-15, will also give a performance.

The main attraction is food from Clay’s Popeye’s Barbecue, one of the most well-known African-American restaurants in Springfield. The menu features barbecue rib tips, cornbread, greens, sweet potato pie and more. The Charhm Band with Ada Lou and Tebe Zalango will provide the music while attendees enjoy a mouth-watering plate of soul food.