Local Black History Month Celebration continues to grow

  • Nearly every seat was filled for Saturday’s Black History Month Celebration program at Schulenburg Hall. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Nearly every seat was filled for Saturday’s Black History Month Celebration program at Schulenburg Hall. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Colorful Slingshot three-wheel vehicles, totaling 65, with drivers from San Antonio, Houston, and La Grange highlighted the parade through downtown. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Colorful Slingshot three-wheel vehicles, totaling 65, with drivers from San Antonio, Houston, and La Grange highlighted the parade through downtown. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Steven Adams gives the keynote address. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Steven Adams gives the keynote address. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
  • Debra Steward sings “Your Grace and Mercy.” Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
    Debra Steward sings “Your Grace and Mercy.” Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
From a gathering of about 20 two years ago at the downtown gazebo to around 100 in 2023 under the Wolters Park Pavilion, Schulenburg’s third Black History Month Celebration swelled to fill the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall this past Saturday, Feb. 24. Organizer Robert Moore estimated the crowd at 400 and thanked everyone who contributed their time and talents as well as those who assisted…

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