This month during Black History Month we are honoring Black Americans who paved a path forward for the community. The City of Hobbs has a long history of Blacks who paved a path forward for the community. We honor the trailblazers who stand on the shoulders of giants and continue to inspire us today. One of those trailblazers is Ralph …

Black History Month. A bittersweet 28 days of honoring, remembering, and celebrating the legacy of all African Americans. Exhale fear. Inhale courage. These two short sentences are measurable, impactful ways the Hobbs Branch NAACP is moving forward in initiating conversations throughout the community to address justice and equality. The org feels it cannot be fearful of the past in challenging …