Weather affects attendance but doesn’t dampen spirits at fourth Black History Month Celebration
The well-decorated Schulenburg Hall included the banner shown above. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Mayor Connie Koopmann (at the podium) reads the proclamation presented at the City Council meeting last week in honor of Black History Month and the local celebration. Looking on are (from left) event organizers Marsha Caine and Robert Moore along with (from right) event master of ceremonies Dr. Virginia Glass Berry and City Council Alderman Greg Thomas. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Delia Collins gives the keynote address. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Members of the Lady Pythons dance at Saturday’s event. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Brieyelle Moore reads an essay. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Special guest Chianti performs a song. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Some 400 attended last year’s Black History Month Celebration but the cold, drizzly weather cut the crowd to less than half that number and forced the cancellation of the parade through downtown on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Still, those who came out for the fourth annual event at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall heard an enthusiastic program recounting the contributions of African-Americans along …
