Information on past and upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations hosted by the Dunbar Heritage Association in San Marcos, TX.
The Dunbar Heritage Association and the Center for Diversity and Gender Studies, TXST presents “The Crossroads Project: An Undertold Story” a visual display on the 4th of Alkek Library at Texas State University now through February 28, 2023.
Continue readingBrianna Chavez, Life and Arts Reporter Jan 16, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983, 15 years after the civil rights activist’s assassination. The holiday wasn’t officially celebrated nationwide until three years later in 1986. Since then, those who remember King’s legacy have come together each holiday to celebrate and acknowledge the work that has been accomplished, as well as the work that still needs to be done in order for everyone to be treated equally.
The Dunbar Heritage Association (DHA) hosted its 21st MLK March and Celebration on Jan. 16, as well as an MLK Kids event held at the San Marcos Public Library on Jan. 14. Jonafa Banbury, secretary for the DHA, was excited for the community to celebrate.
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The Dunbar Heritage Association hosted its 21st Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration on Monday, where hundreds marched through the streets of San Marcos. Above, the march walks down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
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