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Gallery: Students and staff gather to honor Carter G. Woodson

February 28, 2020 by Meghan Long

Members of the Abilene community gathered to honor the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and celebrate of Black History Month in the Walling Lecture Hall on Thursday evening. The Carl Spain Center sponsored the event, which consisted of a performance by the ACU Gospel Choir and presentations sharing the personal experiences of students and adults alike.

The audience watches a video about Abilene during the Jim Crow era. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The ACU Gospel Choir performs for the crowd. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Jalen Garrett, freshman journalism major from Garland, speaks about historical miseducation. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Dr. Jerry Taylor, professor of Bible, prays over the crowd. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The ACU Gospel Choir performs.(Photo by Meghan Long)
Audience members listen to the gospel choir perform in between speakers. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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