LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Crowds gathered in Henderson on Saturday to kick off Black Historical past Month at Gospel Fest.
It was the twenty third annual Gospel Fest, and the celebration remains to be going sturdy. Ken Younger has been part of Gospel Fest because it first began, having numerous recollections of years previous.
“It feels great, it feels like we’re doing something, that’s right in a time that people are so unsure about so many things, here’s an opportunity to come in and just lose yourself in the music, lose yourself in the worship,” Younger stated.
Gospel Fest, featured artists and preachers identified on the native and nationwide degree, all sharing uplifting messages. The pageant additionally showcased small enterprise homeowners.
“Authentic vendors, authentic soul food? You can’t lose with that,” Younger stated.
Gospel Fest 2025 (KLAS)
Gospel Fest 2025 (KLAS)
Gospel Fest 2025 (KLAS)
Gospel Fest 2025 (KLAS)
A kind of genuine distributors was Sheneka Gunn, proprietor of clothes retailer 1Qtee Boutique, who was thrilled to showcase the work she and different entrepreneurs put into their companies.
“Entrepreneurs are always open to so many different things we wear different hats,” Gunn stated. “We’re the buyer, we’re the steamer, we’re the seller, and we never know who’s looking at this, and I’m just thankful that I have a chance to show the world my wonderful pieces as a fashion designer and as a stylist.”
“What a wonderful day to kick off Black History Month,” Gunn added.
For an inventory of Black Historical past Month occasions taking place within the Las Vegas valley, click on right here.
