Why do we sing the Black National Anthem? That is a question that I am sure many people have asked themselves. What is it exactly and why is it necessary? Before we can answer this question, we must first understand the social, historical, and political context of how the song came into existence.
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DHA is ready to celebrate the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The event will begin at the LBJ/MLK Crossroads Memorial at 9:30 a.m. in San Marcos, TX, on January 20, 2025. The day’s events will proceed as follows.
December 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the San Marcos Public Library at 625 E. Hopkins in San Marcos, TX. Afrocentric attire and/or a combination of red, black, and green. Best dressed will win a prize!
This year, the Dunbar Heritage Association will host a pre-Kwanzaa celebration. Kwanzaa is a non-religious, cultural holiday that focuses on family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa is modeled after the first harvest celebrations in Africa, and the meaning of the name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means the “first fruits” of the harvest. The annual celebration takes place from December 26 thru January 1.
Continue readingThe Dunbar Heritage Association, in collaboration with Keep San Marcos Beautiful and the Hays County Food Bank, will host its 4th annual Harvey Miller Day of Service (HMDOS). This year’s HMDOS will include a clean up in the Dunbar neighborhood, a food drive, and a celebration.
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