‘Old 7s’ Fire Station seeks to honor first HFD Black firefighters
Pete Mayes
The Houston Fire Department’s Class of ’55 broke racial barriers.
The City of Houston’s oldest living former lifeguard pays a final visit to the Mason Aquatic Center with his family.
Mayor’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs partners with Buffalo Soldiers National Museum to bring servicewomen of color experience to Houston.
Angela Gaddis share her love of Black History with at City Hall
Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy joins CMC to spark care for historic community
Written by Lucha Morales
CMC agencies and city employees are on a mission of care together
Born in the (City of Houston) USA! Remembering Hit Video USA
Pete Mayes
Former VJ’s reflect on the local Houston Video Network that took on MTV during the 1980s
Friends and classmates reflect on the triumphant and tragic legacy of the University of Houston’s first Black homecoming queen.
Historic buildings and homes tell stories of diversity
Written by Lucha Morales
City’s historic preservation efforts see uptick in urban communities.
Looking back: Unsung hero fought for equality in Galveston
Written by Lucha Morales
How Kelton Sams sparked a civil rights movement on the island
8 culturally significant spots in Houston African-American history
Elise Marrion
Landmarks in African-American history and culture can be found from one end of Houston to the other.
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Historic preservation keeps Matt Kriegl face to face with Houston’s past
Elise Marrion
Spend a day on the job with Planning and Development Department’s Matthew Kriegl.
Bayou City BOO: Some of Houston’s spookiest haunts
Written by Lucha Morales
Whether you laugh in the face of fear or scare easily, these tales of haunted downtown buildings will make for a fun Halloween season read.
Emancipation Park renovations honor history, embrace the future
Elise Marrion
Emancipation Park, Houston’s oldest public park, received a $33.6 million makeover just in time for Juneteenth celebrations.
Ellington at 100: Airport’s flight plans soar higher than ever
Elise Marrion
From a WWI training camp to a commercial spaceport, Ellington Airport celebrates its contributions to aviation history.
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