The Community Word extends its congratulations to the African American Hall of Fame and the many people who have worked tirelessly and made financial contributions to honor Richard Pryor in his home town.

Event Date & Time: May 3, 3 p.m. (free access to Riverfront Museum’s The Street Gallery, 12-5 p.m.)

Location:  New Warehouse District, Washington & State Streets · Peoria, Ill.

The “Richard Pryor – More than just a Comedian” sculpture unveiling and celebration will be held May 3, 3 p.m., Washington and State Streets, by the African American Hall of Fame Museum  – a Riverfront Museum founding partner – the Richard Pryor Sculpture Committee and Peoria sculptor Preston Jackson.

Via TheTravelerWeekly.com: The African American Hall of Fame Museum (AAFHM) proudly announces the completion and unveiling of “Richard Pryor – More than just a Comedian” – a larger-than-life bronze casting of Richard Pryor by artist Preston Jackson. The sculpture will be located at Washington and State Streets in Peoria’s New Warehouse District. Please join the Richard Pryor Sculpture Committee, Jennifer Lee Pryor, Richard’s family, Richard’s friends and the AAHFM board for the unveiling.