Martha Graham took classic ballet and reimagined it as modern dance, weaving stories and collaborating with designers to revolutionize the stage. A century later, her dance company still captivates and inspires audiences around the world.

Port Freeport commemorated its 100th anniversary with a luncheon in Lake Jackson, where community leaders and officials gathered to honor its storied history. Executive Director/CEO Phyllis Saathoff summed up the festive mood by admitting she didn’t want the event to end.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York, one of the nation’s largest repositories of Black history, celebrates its 100th anniversary. For a century, the Center has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Black culture in the United States.