Sacramento King, Chris Webber, has much more to offer his community than just his all-star feats he performs on the basketball court. In February, a month dedicated to the rich and fascinating world of Black History, Webber will honor the Sacramento community by adding his personal collection of priceless historical items to the Crocker Art Museum's Black History Month exhibition. Through the collection and presentation of these pivotal pieces of American History, Webber hopes to enrich the lives of others by exposing them to elements of the past that work to inspire strength and ambition.

Webber's passion for collecting has led him to acquire items that will intrigue any enthusiast for historical and cultural knowledge. Among the artifacts on display are, an autographed letter by abolitionist, author, and statesman, Frederick Douglass, a postcard written by Malcom X, a book of poems written by Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American Author, and letters from George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington.

Join fellow Sacramento King, Lawrence Funderburke, as he tours the exhibit with children in his Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization. Funderburke, who shares Webber's desire to promote education for underprivileged youth, sees the addition of his teammate's personal collection of historical artifacts to the museum's exhibit as important for motivating young people to understand the importance of academic achievement and cultural awareness. Funderburke hopes to bring several groups of children to the Crocker Art Museum to experience the power of the remarkable objects on display.

African-American Art and Artifacts Featuring the Chris Webber Collection can be seen at the Crocker Art Museum. The exhibit will run from January 27 through March 9, 2003.

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