February is National Black History Month, which according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History website, began in 1926 as a week-long celebration occurring on the second week of Feb. That week was chosen by the ACLH Founder Carter Woodson due to the fact that the birthdays of two men associated with the fight for African American freedom,
It is important to acknowledge the women that are making a difference in the community, and the city of San Marcos hosts an annual award ceremony to do just that. Mary Peterson Earls, Nancy Hanks Ellis, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez and Mittie Miller were recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for providing assistance to those in need and demonstrating leadership qualities.[San