- March 2, 2026
Mark Dwyer introduces "A Day of Celebration" on Feb. 27 at Palm Coast United Methodist Church. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
Rev. Kevin James, the senior pastor of Palm Coast United Methodist Church, delivers the invocation at "A Day of Celebration." Photo by Shauna McIntosh
Derrick Henry Jr. and Paisley Henry perform the "ABCs of Black History," written by Stephanie Henry. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
SIS co-presidents Trish Lenet and Dr. Barbara Holley with Mark Dwyer. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
Greg White, president and founder of the West Augustine Community Development Corporation, speaks at A Day of Celebration. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
Attendees at "A Day of Celebration" on Feb. 27 at Palm Coast United Methodist Church. Photo by Shauna McIntosh
Civic, business and community leaders gathered at Palm Coast United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 27, for “A Day of Celebration,” a special morning event honoring the Florida Museum of Black History and Seeking Insights for Solutions Inc.
The event, which was presented by Dwyer & Knight Law Firm and Evolve Communications Group, recognized the work of organizations and leaders who are shaping education, culture, and opportunity throughout Florida and beyond.
Joy Andrews, the St. Johns County administrator, and Greg White, the president and founder of the West Augustine Community Development Corporation, were honored on behalf of the many contributors who played a role in St. Johns County’s selection in June 2024 as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History.
Seeking Insights for Solutions is an organization committed to help build a society empowered by racial equality, social justice and mutual respect. Accepting the recognition on behalf of its members were Trish Lenet and Dr. Barbara Holley, co-presidents of SIS.
The celebration included a special tribute to former Flagler County School Board member Dr. Jim Guines, who died last year at age 93.
“Through decades of service, (Guines) worked to ensure every child is seen, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed,” a tribute on the church’s giant video screen read.
Howard Holley, founder and CEO of Evolve Communications Group and Mark Dwyer of Dwyer & Knight, organized the event.
“Marc Dwyer and I created A Day of Celebration to honor extraordinary leadership and accomplishments,” Howard Holley said. “It is both powerful and inspirational to see business, civic and community voices in one room, united around legacy, impact and purpose.”
