The old Texas Capitol (1853-1881) was the setting for historic
drama when African-Americans, most of them recently freed
from slavery, took office as leaders of the Lone Star State.
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/exhibits/forever/index.html

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Black History Month Ends on A Musical "High Note"

Cherry Grove Community Celebrates Rich Black History

Cypress Center Hosts Black History Program Saturday Night

Black History Month Celebrated Locally With Saturday Parade

East Caney Baptist Church Celebrates Dr. M. LaVelle Hendricks'
Crystal Anniversary

Early Black Citizens Come To Hopkins County
In The Bonds of Slavery

"The Slave Market" - Poem

VOLMA OVERTON - Civil Rights Hero

"Sheralyn & Lydia"
Artist: Carol Hawkins