For the sixth year, Halifax Community College will hold its “Saluting Our Local African-American Heroes” celebration.

Special honors will be bestowed on six community leaders and two HCC students during the February 21 ceremony to be held at The Centre. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public.

This year’s honorees include: Betty Bennett, Bishop William Cheek, Belinda Hill, Reginald Hux (HCC student), Marcus Lewis, Tonya Mason (HCC student), James Miller and Frankie Young.

Heroes are chosen based on their commitment and contributions to the community, unselfish devotion to others, initiative, innovation and leadership, and willingness to share time and wisdom through community service.

HCC student heroes are chosen based on their commitment and contributions to the HCC community, initiative, innovation and leadership, and demonstration of academic promise.