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The Symphony Orchestra and the Heritage Chorale showcased songs of sorrow to mark Juneteenth, as a way to preserve and recognize the history and culture of African Americans.

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SALDANA: Melissa Dightman is a Galveston native and a conductor of the Heritage Chorale. And I asked her why she spends her time performing songs that some consider to be so bleak.

MELISSA DIGHTMAN: These are songs of joy, songs of sorrow because the enslaved people could not express themselves through other forms of communication. SALDANA: Melissa Dightman is a Galveston ...

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Photos of the purported statue showed the heavy-set singer cast in bronze and surrounded by trees and a red brick walkway.

Juneteenth concert in Galveston, Texas, showcases songs of sorrow and joy By Sean Saldana Published June 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM CDT ...

Former President Joe Biden's arrival to the historic Reedy Chapel Thursday evening was met with cheers, song and dance. He ...