Aurora resident Ricky Rodgers, third from left, received a Black History Makers Award on behalf of he and his wife Elizabeth at the 20th annual Black History Community (BHC) banquet Friday at Prisco Center in Aurora. From left are Reverend John Burch, III; Peggy Hicks, BHC president; Rodgers and Vincent Gaddis. Dr. Nehemiah Russell was keynote speaker.Al Benson/The VoiceAurora actor Caneil “Chill” Oliver, third from left, received a Black History Makers Award at the 20th annual Black History Community (BHC) banquet Friday at Prisco Center in Aurora. From left are Reverend John Burch, III; Peggy Hicks, BHC president; Oliver; and Vincent Gaddis. Dr. Nehemiah Russell was keynote speaker.Al Benson/The Voice