By James Pluta

Renowned gospel singer Otis Clay takes a moment to meet with Desplaines
Valley News Associate Editor following a concert at the 11th Annual Gospel
Fest held Feb. 26 in celebration of Black History Month. Held at the
nearby First Baptist Church of Oak Park. The event also featured a huge
chicken dinner, emceeing by the Chicago area’s favorite gospel sister Pam
Morris a half dozen other energizing acts.

Charlie Robinson, owner of the well-known rib and soul food restaurant
Robinson’s Ribs, applauds the encore performance of Otis Clay singing a
favorite, “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” at the First Baptist Church of Oak
Park’s Gospel Fest on Feb. 26. Robinson and his wife Helen, help
coordinate the event.