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w w w .o a k v il le b e a v e r. co m O A K V IL LE B E A V E R W ed n es d ay , F eb ru ar y 10 , 2 01 0 1 4 Black history MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER CELEBRATED: Richard Pinnock made a presentation of Underground Railroad his- toric sites during the recent Black History Month kickoff hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) at Oakville Town Hall. The event includ- ed the official opening of Beyond the Rhythm art exhibit; guest speaker James Valitchka, a 15-year- old best-selling author and Oakville resident; and, per- formances by pianist and Gospel singer John Campbell, international drummer Mutahdi, African drummers and a steel pan band.