What Black History Month Means to All of Us in the Brazos Valley

Since 1986, the arrival of February 1 each year means the remembrance of Black History Month, established by Congress passing Public Law 99-244, that year marking “the beginning of the sixtieth annual public and private salute to Black History.” Originally a celebration that was one-month-long, the focus on study and scholarship of African American history … Read more

Women’s History Month Reminds Us to Say Thank You

Celebrating National Women’s History Month in March is now in its 35th year. Congress set aside the month each year, after several years of having a National Women’s History Week, established by President Jimmy Carter. Children’s classrooms became a place and opportunity to learn even more about the contributions women have made through the years … Read more

Memories of Black History Month 2022 in the Brazos Valley

  Each February, in celebration of Black History month, Brazos Valley residents have the opportunity to meet, know, and learn about many of our residents who were instrumental in African American community historic preservation. In 1999, area residents Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Mell) Pruitt had the idea for an African American Heritage Museum. The photo … Read more

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