Holy Family Early Learning Center kindergartner Kaelynn Hawkins plays the role of Harriet Tubman during the school’s celebration of Black History Month. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Holy Family Early Learning Center kindergartners traced the events and achievements of black Americans, including Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks, at top, during their Black History program. Parks, played by Lela Reed, second from left, refuses to give up her bus seat to a Montgormery, Ala., police officer played by Erik Hutchins, second from right. Carlton Lowe played the bus driver, right, and Cobie Johnson, left, played the role of another bus passenger. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Kindergarten teacher Faye Barnes directs her class as they sing “This Little Light of Mine.” The program, dedicated to events and achievements in black history, included songs, art and drama. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Holy Family Early Learning Center kindergartners pray before their celebration of Black History Monday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Holy Family Early Learning Center students and teachers watch Kameron Morgan play the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the class’ celebration of Black History Monday (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Holy Family Early Learning Center kindergartners sing “This Land is Your Land” during their celebration of Black History Monday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)