David Broyles | The News
Members of the Faithful Travelers of Martinsville, Va., perform at the 100 Men in Black service at the Chestnut Ridge Primitive Progressive Baptist Church on Westfield Road. A total of 51 men clad in black suits participated in the service as well. Church Deacon Rick Mitchell welcomed participants and said the service was “an opportunity for men to step out and step up.”
David Broyles | The News
Men dressed in black process into the Chestnut Ridge Primitive Progressive Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon for the eighth annual 100 Men in Black service. Deacon Dennis France served as the master of ceremony for the event which also featured two singing groups and a fellowship meal before the service.
David Broyles | The News
LouAndrea Young of the Family Five group from Bassett, Va., sings during the annual 100 Men in Black service at the Chestnut Ridge Primitive Progressive Baptist Church. The service was one of many events held locally for Black History Month. The benediction and closing remarks for the service was given by Pastor Jeffrey Gravely.
Members of the Faithful Travelers of Martinsville, Va., perform at the 100 Men in Black service at the Chestnut Ridge Primitive Progressive Baptist Church on Westfield Road. A total of 51 men clad in black suits participated in the service as well. Church Deacon Rick Mitchell welcomed participants and said the service was “an opportunity for men to step out and step up.” For a full story and photos, see Tuesday’s print edition of The News.
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