Union Branch Baptist Church of Arvonia celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the advent of Black History Month on Jan. 14. The theme of the celebration was Innovation and Initiative: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. In addition to paying homage to the contributions of past generations, the program also highlighted local African American entrepreneurs, authors, educators, and public servants. Some of the program participants and honorees: pictured are, from left, back row, Charles White, Sr., Cheryl White-Hicks, Tanesha Austin-Lewis, Chris Lewis; front row, Jaylen Anderson, Michael Jones, Faith Jones, MaryAlice Eldridge, and Tora Jones. Not pictured Patricia Ayers, Curtis Johnson and Florene Taylor.