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A multidisciplinary exploration of Texas Freedom Colonies. Connected to the @Shankleville Freedom Colony & the Texas Purple Hull Pea Festival @TXPHPFEST.

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The Black Press reported news from an African American perspective in cities large & small across Texas. These newspapers were often the only source of news about historic Black communities. In that tradition, we publish our Fall newsletter on October 21.

The Black Press reported news from an African American perspective in cities large & small across Texas. These newspapers were often the only source of news about historic Black communities. In that tradition, we publish our Fall newsletter on October 21.
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"Preserving historic Black churches ensures their legacy to uplift communities and advance meaningful change in our society continues.” Congratulations to the inaugural Preserving Black Churches grantees: SavingPlaces.org/BlackChurches #TellTheFullStory Saving Places

"Preserving historic Black churches ensures their legacy to uplift communities and advance meaningful change in our society continues.”   

Congratulations to the inaugural Preserving Black Churches grantees: SavingPlaces.org/BlackChurches  
#TellTheFullStory <a href="/SavingPlaces/">Saving Places</a>
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#BlackHistoryMonth Did you know? Shankleville was once the home of McBride College founded by community member Stephen McBride & operated from 1883 to 1909. Mr. McBride valued education for your people despite himself not being able to read or write.

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"That dynamic relationship between Black history and Black futures informs our work." In its first 5yrs, #AACHAF has raised $80M+ & supported 200+ projects to safeguard sites of Black cultural heritage. via NOLA.com: ow.ly/L6q850N2o5L #TellTheFullStory Ford Foundation

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Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest certified farmer in #Georgia history. Despite historic, systemic discrimination Black farmers face, Kendall is cultivating hope for a brighter future. Read more about her efforts to end the discrimination: bit.ly/35rGmZm

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#WomensHistoryMonth: Did you know that aviator Bessie Coleman was from Atlanta, Texas? That is located in Cass County, home to 2 #texasfreedomcolonies. Read more on this amazing ancestor. womenshistory.org/education-reso…

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#WomensHistoryMonth Did you know that renowned opera singer, Barbara Conrad was raised in Kerr County, TX, which is home to at least one #texasfreedomcolony? Check out her life story: tshaonline.org/handbook/entri…

#WomensHistoryMonth Did you know that renowned opera singer, Barbara Conrad was raised in Kerr County, TX, which is home to at least one #texasfreedomcolony? Check out her life story: tshaonline.org/handbook/entri…
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Last week United Nations Bryan Stevenson (Equal Justice Initiative) said: “We have to begin a new conversation, a new era, across the globe of truth and justice when it comes to the transatlantic slave trade” Read full UN News interview here: news.un.org/en/interview/2… #RememberSlavery, #FightRacism