Tag: Black History Month
Harlingen’s Black community celebrates culture in observation of Black History Month
HARLINGEN – Meizie Salinas remembers most vividly the moment she and her mother had to move to the back of the bus.
San Benito Historical Society to host Black History Month program
The San Benito Historical Society on Feb. 17 will host its Black History Month program that includes the unveiling of a Texas Historical Commission historical marker for the Joe Callandret School.
Black History Month: Trailblazers influence TSTC student to inspire next generation
HARLINGEN — Noteworthy African Americans who made their mark in American history have inspired many generations, and their contributions are celebrated during Black History...
Harlingen to hold Black History Month event
HARLINGEN — More than 100 years ago, the Rio Grande Valley’s first African American families were riding into the region, many working as farmhands across the new frontier.
All about hope: Black community leaders unveil murals for annual observance
People from across the Rio Grande Valley came together for the unveiling and dedication ceremony of a mural honoring the Historic Bethel Garden on...
Photo Gallery: Black community leaders unveil murals for annual observance
McALLEN — People from across the Rio Grande Valley came together for the unveiling and dedication ceremony of a mural honoring the Historic Bethel...
Black History Month: Johnson exemplifies success in TSTC’s Upward Bound program
HARLINGEN — As an academic advisor for the Upward Bound program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, Anthony Johnson II is part of...
Local businessman donating books about Black history
HARLINGEN — They’re doing it for African American identity.
That’s why Lonnie Davis and his wife Deloria are purchasing books about African American history for...