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Why 3 Freedmen's Town homeowners fought Rice University to keep land
It's a part of history that still remains unknown. Historians believe this battle was about more than just the homeowners' property. It was also about their freedom and rights.
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
Houston cemetery at risk of losing plots for people already buried
Advocates fear unmarked graves will surface during school construction
City looks to remove statues related to slavery
Texas ed board member claims controversial curriculum state-approved
FL history standards claim slavery included 'benefit' to Black people
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Project to save Freedmen's Town to continue this summer, city says
Historic row homes fall into disrepair, bring crime to neighborhood
Dallas filmmaker demands return of quilt made by enslaved family in TX
Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' gets Texas portrait
Since 1865, five generations have raised families in this LI home
Group suggests slavery be taught as 'involuntary relocation' in class
Emancipation: Juneteenth's Freedom Park
A Black cowboy fulfills quest to sleep in ancestor's plantation cabin
Explore Galveston's 'Freedom Walk,' commemorating June 19, 1865
Mayor announces 'Slave Route Project' designation for homes
New exhibit honoring Sugar Land 95 opens at Fort Bend ISD
NatGeo debuts 'Into the Depths' podcast on search for slave shipwrecks
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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
Houston cemetery at risk of losing plots for people already buried
Advocates fear unmarked graves will surface during school construction
City looks to remove statues related to slavery
Texas ed board member claims controversial curriculum state-approved
FL history standards claim slavery included 'benefit' to Black people
Project to save Freedmen's Town to continue this summer, city says
Historic row homes fall into disrepair, bring crime to neighborhood
Dallas filmmaker demands return of quilt made by enslaved family in TX
Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' gets Texas portrait
Since 1865, five generations have raised families in this LI home
Group suggests slavery be taught as 'involuntary relocation' in class
Emancipation: Juneteenth's Freedom Park
A Black cowboy fulfills quest to sleep in ancestor's plantation cabin
Explore Galveston's 'Freedom Walk,' commemorating June 19, 1865
Mayor announces 'Slave Route Project' designation for homes
New exhibit honoring Sugar Land 95 opens at Fort Bend ISD
NatGeo debuts 'Into the Depths' podcast on search for slave shipwrecks
Show More
Show Fewer