‘The message that we want to bring with Black History Month is: welcome, everybody’

KYLE — “Fanga Alafia, Ashé Ashé,” meaning “good health and peace to you” — a traditional West African call and response — echoed throughout Legend Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Kyle. During the month of February, drums could be heard in the halls as residents made their way to the dining hall, while some moved in their bed.

Traditional African music was featured every Tuesday. An...