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The Chicago artist examines the dynamics of the historic Houston municipality built in 1865 by newly freed Black people.

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From the ashes of a region wracked by civil war, the recently emancipated banded together in creating hundreds of Freedmen’s Towns across the South.

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The owner of ChòpnBlọk is aiming to make the city a go-to destination for Nigerian Independence Day

In the annals of our nation’s history, a recurrent narrative unfolds—a tale of destruction befalling cities and communities predominantly inhabited by Black individuals once they attained their hard-won freedom. From Rosewood, Florida to Tulsa, these vibrant enclaves were lost to the relentless forces of hatred. Regrettably, within the heart of Houston’s Fourth Ward, another chapter… Continue reading Freedmen’s Town: Houston’s First Black District Once D...

In addition to assembling her own roving art book library, Amarie Cemone Gipson is a research fellow on a project in Houston to preserve and promote the history of Freedmen's Town

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) announces new curatorial appointments with the addition of Ryan N. Dennis as Senior Curator and Director of Public Initiatives.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2023 / Common Impact, a leader in skills-based volunteering, will host its flagship event, Skills for Cities, on April 20. This signature event will bring together