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Why We Sing!

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Lift Every Voice and Sing

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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MLK Day in SMTX with DHA

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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.

  • Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial 9:30 a.m.
  • Followed by a silent walk to the Hays County Courthouse Square
  • Keynote address and brief program on the square.
    • Keynote speaker: Mr. Ralph Merriweather
  • Culminating in a reception at the Dunbar Recreation Center with free food and music.
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