A sliver of light shines on Louverna Minor’s face while she listens to one of the speakers during the Black History Celebration Friday at Natchez Senior Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Herestine Pike, lifts her hands while singing the ending song “We Shall Overcome” during the Black History Month Celebration Friday at Natchez Senior Center. Pike said she was 23 when she went through Parchment. She said it was an experience you don’t forget. Pike said after Parchment she moved to New Orleans and has returned to live in Natchez 4 years ago. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Peggy Scales joins Barbara Harris while she sings, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” during the Black History Celebration Friday at Natchez Senior Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Louverna Minor and James Griffin perform the opening song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Black History Celebration Friday at Natchez Senior Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Julia Griffin, Louverna Minor and James Griffin perform the opening song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Black History Celebration Friday at Natchez Senior Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)