2/23/18 Dogan Middle School Black History Month Program by Sarah A. Miller
Read MoreThe John Tyler High School jazz band performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The John Tyler High School jazz band performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The John Tyler High School jazz band performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Dogan teacher Linnon Thomas speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Former Dogan leaders and alumni sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The Dogan band performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The Dogan Dance Team performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The Dogan Dance Team performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The Dogan Dance team performs during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler City Council member Ed Moore speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Dogan principal Vanessa Holmes speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Former Dogan principal George Faber speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Former Dogan principal George Faber speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Former Dogan principal George Faber speaks during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Bobby Mobley of Rose City Steppers dances during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Regina Weems of Rose City Steppers dances during the annual Black History Month program held at Dogan Middle School in Tyler on Friday Feb. 23, 2018. The event included former school leaders and alumni as speakers who encouraged the students to look to their own community when celebrating Black History Month. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)