BACE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH YEAR ROUND!
JULY 2016
RON KIRKPersonal Life: Ron Kirk was the youngest of four children born on June 27, 1954 in Austin, Texas. His family was very politically active. He grew up in a predominantly black community and attended Austin’s public schools. He was a leader in high school, and was elected student council president in his senior year at John H. Reagan High School. Continue reading Black History: July 2016
BACE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH YEAR ROUND!May 2016
Early Years: Born the youngest of five in Center Point, Camp County, Texas in 1940, Barbara Smith Conrad and her siblings grew up exploring a variety of musical genres on the family piano and in their local Baptist church. As early as age six, Barbara performed the complicated music of Mozart with her brother and displayed a love and aptitude for music. Continue reading Black History: May 2016
BACE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH YEAR ROUND!FEBRUARY 2016
Born: February 1, 1936 in Dale, Texas
Accomplishment: Azie Taylor Morton, as of to date, is the only African American to hold the position of Treasurer of the United States. She was appointed by President Carter to serve as the 36th Treasurer of the United States. She served from September 12, 1977 through January 20, 1981 and her signature was printed on United States Currency during her tenure as Treasurer. Continue reading Black History: February 2016
