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FREEDMEN%E2%80%99S TOWN


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โ€˜The land will always belong to the people:โ€™ Freedmenโ€™s Town Mayor on legacy and Juneteenth 160 Fest

Read full article: โ€˜The land will always belong to the people:โ€™ Freedmenโ€™s Town Mayor on legacy and Juneteenth 160 Fest

Ahead of the 160th Juneteenth Fest, KPRC 2โ€™s Zorrie Jones visits Freedmenโ€™s Town with Charonda Johnson to talk legacy, resilience and whatโ€™s next for this historic Houston neighborhood.

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Freedmenโ€™s Town Conservancy honors Juneteenth

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The Freedmenโ€™s Town Conservancy is honoring Juneteenth with events in Galveston and Houston, celebrating the history and legacy of this significant holiday.

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City steps in after contractors damage historic Freedmenโ€™s Town bricks

Read full article: City steps in after contractors damage historic Freedmenโ€™s Town bricks

A construction mishap in one of Houstonโ€™s most historically significant neighborhoods has sparked swift action from city officials and community leaders.

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โ€˜Contractors destroyed the work of our ancestors:โ€™ Historic bricks damaged in Freedmenโ€™s Town weeks before Juneteenth

Read full article: โ€˜Contractors destroyed the work of our ancestors:โ€™ Historic bricks damaged in Freedmenโ€™s Town weeks before Juneteenth

Historic bricks laid by formerly enslaved people in Houstonโ€™s Freedmenโ€™s Town were damaged by contractors during nearby construction, sparking outrage from preservationists during a month meant to honor Black freedom and heritage.

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2 of Freedmenโ€™s Townโ€™s historic homes repurposed into art spaces for Houston area creatives

Read full article: 2 of Freedmenโ€™s Townโ€™s historic homes repurposed into art spaces for Houston area creatives

Step into the heart of Freedmenโ€™s Town and explore a blend of history and creativity at the newly repurposed RowHouse galleries.

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Historic homes in Freedmenโ€™s Town to be preserved, restored and transformed into affordable housing

Read full article: Historic homes in Freedmenโ€™s Town to be preserved, restored and transformed into affordable housing

Freedmenโ€™s Town, Houstonโ€™s historic heart of African American culture, is getting a fresh breath of life!

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Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Discover the 19th Century Bell Cistern

Read full article: Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Discover the 19th Century Bell Cistern

A bell cistern was uncovered during renovations in Freedmenโ€™s Town, adding to its rich history.

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Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Discover the 19th Century Bell Cistern

Read full article: Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Discover the 19th Century Bell Cistern

A bell cistern was uncovered during renovations in Freedmenโ€™s Town, adding to its rich history.

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Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Iconic Brick Street

Read full article: Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: Iconic Brick Street

Join us as we tour the iconic Brick Street, a historic path just two blocks from the African American History Research Center. This classic red brick road symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices of Freedmenโ€™s Town ancestors, embodying their enduring spirit.

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Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: The Rutherford B H Yates Museum

Read full article: Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmenโ€™s Town: The Rutherford B H Yates Museum

Explore the oldest building in Freedmenโ€™s Town, home of Elder Yates and young Rutherford Yates. In 1922, he and his brother Paul launched Houstonโ€™s first Black-owned printing press, giving voice to the community.

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Uncover hidden gems: Choose your virtual adventure in the history of Freedmenโ€™s Town, Houston!

Read full article: Uncover hidden gems: Choose your virtual adventure in the history of Freedmenโ€™s Town, Houston!

This article invites you to explore Freedmenโ€™s Town in Houston through a virtual adventure. It highlights the areaโ€™s rich history and hidden gems, making it easy for anyone to learn about its cultural significance. Join the journey and discover what makes Freedmenโ€™s Town special!

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Revitalization efforts in Freedmenโ€™s Town preserve history and community spirit

Read full article: Revitalization efforts in Freedmenโ€™s Town preserve history and community spirit

Many of the homes in Houstonโ€™s Freedmenโ€™s Town have stood since the 1920s, embodying the ingenuity and strength of their builders.

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Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmenโ€™s Town in celebration of Juneteenth

Read full article: Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmenโ€™s Town in celebration of Juneteenth

In appreciation of Juneteenth, the Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center will hold a company-wide Day of Service at Freedmenโ€™s Town on Friday.

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Fight to preserve Houstonโ€™s first and largest Black settlement making progress

Read full article: Fight to preserve Houstonโ€™s first and largest Black settlement making progress

Founded back in 1865, historic Freedmenโ€™s Town located in Houstonโ€™s Fourth Ward is the cityโ€™s first, and largest Black settlement.

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Freedmenโ€™s Townโ€™s history is buried deep in its roots

Read full article: Freedmenโ€™s Townโ€™s history is buried deep in its roots

Southwest of Downtown Houston is a close-knit area brimming with African-American heritage.

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Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmenโ€™s Town. How to donate, support cause

Read full article: Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmenโ€™s Town. How to donate, support cause

A historic home in the Freedmenโ€™s Town community is at risk of demolition.

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Major efforts underway to restore, preserve Houstonโ€™s oldest Black community

Read full article: Major efforts underway to restore, preserve Houstonโ€™s oldest Black community

Freedmanโ€™s Town at one time had more than 500 homes, today there are only about 40 left.

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Inside the effort to preserve historic Freedmenโ€™s Town

Read full article: Inside the effort to preserve historic Freedmenโ€™s Town

โ€œIf you are a lover of history or even a lover of Houston, you should know that Freedmenโ€™s Town and Fourth Ward have been here since the founding of Houston,โ€ said Zion Escobar, the executive director of Freedmenโ€™s Town Conservancy. Freedmenโ€™s Town has been here and given many the opportunity to start a new life.โ€AdZion Escobar talks about Freedmen's Town. โ€œHaving a market in Freedmenโ€™s Town for people to gather, converse, and purchase necessary items is always something to be grateful for. Our fore-comersโ€™ work must never be in vain.โ€AdGladys House talks about her efforts to preserve Freedmen's Town. Freedmenโ€™s Town Conservancy Center is soon to be renovated by transforming three row-houses into an educational center right next to the Gregory School.

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Houston History: The cityโ€™s oldest and most important black neighborhood

Read full article: Houston History: The cityโ€™s oldest and most important black neighborhood

As you stroll down Andrews Street, just west of Downtown, youโ€™ll see the slightly red-bricks paved in the streets.

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