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    Mar 7, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  1. Earl Ray Tomblin: Let's celebrate diversity in Mountain State

    As we prepare for our state’s 150th birthday and reflect upon our history, we have many wonderful people for whom to be thankful — people who have worked together to make West Virginia what it is today. Our state was built by people of all...

    Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, Booker T. Washington, African-American History Month

  2. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  3. Athletes honored

    Black History Month 2013 In honor of Black History Month, the Doleman Black Heritage Museum recognized the following athletes during a program Feb. 23 at The Maryland Theatre: Tom Parson Jr. Parson played basketball at North Hagerstown High School and...

    Tags: Seton Hall Pirates, Basketball, Maryland Terrapins, Big East Conference, Graduation

  4. Mar 2, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  5. Thumbs up Thumbs Down - March 2

    Thumbs up to the students who participated in the annual Washington County Spelling Bee at Western Heights Middle School. These children battled nerves and some tough words to make their parents, teachers and communities proud. Thumbs up to the Doleman...

    Tags: Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, High School Sports, African-American History Month

  6. Feb 23, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  7. Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History a family affair

    The 4th Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History on Saturday at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown was a bit of a family affair for the Parsons.
    matthewu@herald-mail.com
    The 4th Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History on Saturday at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown was a bit of a family affair for the Parsons. Cathy Parson and her brother, Tom Parson, were among those honored at the event for their...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Museums, Morgan State University, Women's National Basketball Association, African-American History Month

  8. Feb 22, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail
  9. Remembrance service planned for Pearl Williams

    The Williams family and members of Greater Campher Temple will observe a memorial service celebrating the life of Pearl J. Harvey Williams. The service will be held at the church Sunday at 4 p.m. The church is at 125 W. Bethel St. in Hagerstown. The...

    Tags: Human Interest, Christianity, Museums, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief

  10. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  11. Former Army general speaks at Letterkenny for Black History Month

    Letterkenny Army Depot’s first African-American commander spoke during the Chambersburg base’s annual Black History Month observance.
    roxann.miller@herald-mail.com
    Letterkenny Army Depot’s first African-American commander spoke during the Chambersburg base’s annual Black History Month observance. Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert C. Gaskill Sr. was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s event held in...

    Tags: Harry S. Truman, Sociology, Arts and Culture, African-American History Month, Culture

  12. Feb 10, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  13. Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery hosts annual black history tribute

    After the Civil War, an organization known as the Freedmen’s Bureau set up 11 schools for blacks in Washington County.
    davem@herald-mail.com
    After the Civil War, an organization known as the Freedmen’s Bureau set up 11 schools for blacks in Washington County. The bureau worked with communities to establish locations for black schools, some of which were established in churches, said...

    Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Christianity, Arts and Culture, Separation of Church and State

  14. Feb 8, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail
  15. Black history program Sunday at Memorial Rec

    A Black History Month program will be held at Memorial Recreation Center, 109 W. North Ave., Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Members of the Doleman Heritage Museum will be in attendance and will display their art exhibit to the public. Speakers scheduled for...

    Tags: U.S. Open (golf), Travelers Championship, Clubs and Associations, Sports, Arts

  16. Feb 2, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  17. Ben Cardin: Nickens, others stood against racism, hatred

    African-Americans have been part of the American story from the founding of our nation. Men and women of African ancestry have been instrumental in forging the great nation we have today. For too long, racism and prejudice obscured the rich history of...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Ku Klux Klan, NAACP, Social Issues, U.S. Senate

  18. Feb 1, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail
  19. 'Courageous' to be shown

    The Zion Baptist Church ministry will show the movie “Courageous” Saturday at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, 61 W. Bethel St. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Admission costs $2 per person and there will be free popcorn and drinks....

    Tags: Transportation Accidents, Air and Space Accidents, Texas Tech University , U.S. Air Force, Popcorn

  20. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  21. Five for your planner: Tuesday, Jan. 29

    <strong>1. Shepherd alumna 'homecoming'</strong>
    1. Shepherd alumna 'homecoming'    Carolyn Malachi will sing songs combining jazz, hip-hop and spoken word at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at  Shepherd University's Storer Ballroom in the student center, off King Street, Shepherdstown, W.Va. The concert...

    Tags: Artists, Arts and Culture, Arts, African-American History Month, Fine Artists

  22. Feb 22, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail
  23. Doleman honoree says he was born to be a teacher

    Leon Brumback said he believes education was always his chosen path.
    crystal.schelle@herald-mail.com
    Leon Brumback said he believes education was always his chosen path. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Brumback, 73, said. “I was always meant to be a teacher.” Raised in Hancock, Brumback was bused with other...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Colleges and Universities, Facebook, Museums, Teaching and Learning

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