On Sunday, January 29, U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre hosted U.S. Representative Al Green of Texas at the annual Southeastern North Carolina Black History Month Celebration in Wilmington.

Congressman Green, who represents the Houston area, has had a long and distinguished career fighting for working men and women.  Law school instructor, founder and manager of his own legal firm, Justice of the Peace, and President of the Houston NAACP, Green has earned the praise of many for his legal analysis, character, and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.

This year’s event was held from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Wilmington City Hall Council Chambers (Thalian Hall) located at 102 North Third Street in downtown Wilmington.

African-American elected officials from all levels of government from throughout Southeastern North Carolina attended.  This is the sixteenth consecutive year that Congressman McIntyre has hosted this special event.