African Americans Of Galveston
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African Americans Of Galveston
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Author : Tommie D. Boudreaux
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013-09-18
African Americans Of Galveston written by Tommie D. Boudreaux and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-18 with History categories.
In the 19th century, Galveston shores were a gateway for immigrants to Texas and destinations beyond. Slaves, the forced immigrants, were brought to Galveston as property for sale. The largest slave trade operation in Galveston was implemented by Jean Laffite, a pirate. His slave trade business began around 1818. However, for the most part, slaves entering the port of Galveston were destined for other Texas cities and other states. Images of America: African Americans of Galveston presents the community life and accomplishments of Galveston slaves, the descendants of slaves, and descendants of those who migrated to Galveston after the Civil War. The book celebrates Galveston’s African American culture from the 1840s to the 1960s.
Lost Restaurants Of Galveston S African American Community
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Author : Galveston Historical Foundation with Greg Samford, Tommie Boudreaux, Alice Gatson and Ella Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2021
Lost Restaurants Of Galveston S African American Community written by Galveston Historical Foundation with Greg Samford, Tommie Boudreaux, Alice Gatson and Ella Lewis and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with History categories.
People of African descent were some of Galveston's earliest residents, and although they came to the island enslaved, they retained mastery of their culinary traditions. As Galveston's port prospered and became the "Wall Street of the South," better job opportunities were available for African Americans who lived in Galveston and for those who migrated to the island city after emancipation, with owner-operated restaurants being one of the most popular enterprises. Staples like Fease's Jambalaya Café, Rose's Confectionery and the Squeeze Inn anchored the island community and elevated its cuisine. From Gus Allen's business savvy to Eliza Gipson's oxtail artistry, the Galveston Historical Foundation's African American Heritage Committee has gathered together the stories and recipes that preserve this culinary history for the enjoyment and enrichment of generations, and kitchens, to come.
Lost Restaurants Of Galveston S African American Community
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Author : Galveston Historical Foundation
language : en
Publisher: History Press
Release Date : 2021-05-31
Lost Restaurants Of Galveston S African American Community written by Galveston Historical Foundation and has been published by History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-31 with categories.
People of African descent were some of Galveston's earliest residents, and although they came to the island enslaved, they retained mastery of their culinary traditions. As Galveston's port prospered and became the Wall Street of the South, better job opportunities were available for African Americans who lived in Galveston and for those who migrated to the island city after emancipation, with owner-operated restaurants being one of the most popular enterprises. Staples like Fease's Jambalaya Café, Rose's Confectionery and the Squeeze Inn anchored the island community and elevated its cuisine. From Gus Allen's business savvy to Eliza Gipson's oxtail artistry, the Galveston Historical Foundation's African American Heritage Committee has gathered together the stories and recipes that preserve this culinary history for the enjoyment and enrichment of generations, and kitchens, to come.
Island Of Color
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Author : Izola Ethel Fedford Collins
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2004
Island Of Color written by Izola Ethel Fedford Collins and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
On this island called Galveston, Texas, African-Americans have a unique position in the history of the world. Natives of this city, and incoming residents, who were people of color, were the pioneers of much of the civilization that occurred in this part of the world. "Juneteenth" has become a term used by persons all over the nation who recognize the validity of the term now synonymous with freedom of the former black-skinned slaves. This term comes from the fact that, in Galveston, Texas, General Granger arrived by ship with orders that were read to the public at Ashton Villa on June 19, 1865. He actually arrived in the harbor on June 17, 1865, and the news leaked out from the deckhands on that date. But the dates are both worthy of the title "Juneteenth," which is the way the former slaves passed down the news to their progeny. This news came from the official document called the Emancipation Proclamation, which was a law signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, and sent to the southern states involved in the Confederacy. So Texas was the first of these states to receive this law, and Galveston was the entry port, and therefore had the distinction of being the first place to embrace the freedom of persons of color in the southern part of the new United States of America. There were free men and women of color in Galveston before this announcement was made, so the progress of the city toward racial harmony was already underway. Pioneers of all kinds of institutions and businesses came from Galveston. It is no accident that Galveston has been a city of "firsts." The titles of "first" have been proven for the state of Texas, because these were recorded and documented in many journals and publications. Some visionaries of African descent have been recorded by name, but since the freed persons of color usually could not read or write (they were forbidden to learn to read or write in slavery), there is little written from their perspective. It is the purpose of this book to reveal what was written by a man of color, my grandfather, who came to Galveston with his family as a small child, immediately after freedom was declared. His words are proven to be true by later documentation of official sources in the city. In addition, recorded words of interviews with numbers of citizens who were alive when this book was begun have been used and preserved on audio tapes. Quite a number of persons who contributed to this book were African-Americans who were imported to Galveston for the sole purpose of educating its segregated citizens in their churches and schools. Until now, this story, told from the perspective of the persons who lived it, has been untold. Because of its far-reaching effects in the whole world, this story fairly screams to be acknowledged and revealed. It is with great excitement that I bid you to indulge yourself in the luxury of discovery!
Mythic Galveston
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Author : Susan Wiley Hardwick
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2002
Mythic Galveston written by Susan Wiley Hardwick and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Architecture categories.
In Mythic Galveston: Reinventing America's Third Coast, Susan Wiley Hardwick examines Galveston's rapid rise and the myth created by immigrants and boosters of an abundant island with a highly temperate, even tropical, climate, ideal for settlement. Hardwick's historical analysis focuses on immigrant settlement patterns and the important contributions to Galveston's evolving sense of place made by diverse ethnic and racial groups."--BOOK JACKET.
The History Of Juneteenth
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Author : Maximilian Smith
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2015-12-15
The History Of Juneteenth written by Maximilian Smith and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today.
Black Texans
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Author : Alwyn Barr
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 1996
Black Texans written by Alwyn Barr and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Social Science categories.
discusses each period of African-American history in terms of politics, violence, and legal status; labor and economic status; education; and social life. Black Texans includes the history of the buffalo soldiers and the cowboys on Texas cattle drives, along with the achievements of notable African-American individuals in Texas history, from Estevan the explorer through legislator Norris Wright Cuney and boxer Jack Johnson to state senator Barbara Jordan. Barr carries.
Juneteenth
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Author : EDWARD T. COTHAM
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-06-30
Juneteenth written by EDWARD T. COTHAM and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-30 with categories.
Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national "original sin." But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebration--which promises to become a national holiday--come from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and legends, around this important day in the nation's history? This is the first scholarly book to delve into the history behind Juneteenth. Using decades of research in archives around the nation, this book helps separate myth from reality and tells the story behind the celebration in a way that provides new understanding and appreciation for the event. This book will captivate people interested in the history of emancipation and African American history but also those interested in Civil War and Texas history. As the United States continues to wrestle with race relations and the meaning of full equality, Juneteenth promises to become an important expression of that equality--an Independence Day celebration in its own right, a couple of weeks in advance of the traditional July 4th Holiday. This book will be a welcome addition to classrooms, book clubs and general readers interested in this once obscure regional event now destined for the national spotlight.
Reflections Dickinson S Black History
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Author : Peggy Peterson Farmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-13
Reflections Dickinson S Black History written by Peggy Peterson Farmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-13 with categories.
Dickinson is a small town situated in Galveston County, Texas, purchased from the Mexican government by John Dickinson in 1824. The African American families began to migrate to this small town through a slave owner, General E.B. Nichols, in the mid 1800s. These families came from Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Alabama. They pooled their money together and purchased property from a man named John Moore. Then they divided it among themselves. This small subdivision was named Moore's Addition. This was the only area where blacks were originally allowed to live in Dickinson.Many families came in search of jobs, and they built the interurban track, which served as transportation to and from Houston-Galveston. Many blacks worked in Galveston in the cotton exchange. Others worked in the fields-picking strawberries and vegetables. During that time, Dickinson was the strawberry capital of the USA.Those families, when out of work had pound parties where they would share what they had with those who were more in need. There wasn't any welfare or unemployment insurance. There was a fund from the government where the unemployed were paid, called "pennies." However, for the most part, the African American residents depended on each other and the "can do" spirit within them to overcome great odds and adversity.
African American Historic Places
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Author : National Register of Historic Places
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1995-07-13
African American Historic Places written by National Register of Historic Places and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-13 with Architecture categories.
Culled from the records of the National Register of Historic Places, a roster of all types of significant properties across the United States, African American Historic Places includes over 800 places in 42 states and two U.S. territories that have played a role in black American history. Banks, cemeteries, clubs, colleges, forts, homes, hospitals, schools, and shops are but a few of the types of sites explored in this volume, which is an invaluable reference guide for researchers, historians, preservationists, and anyone interested in African American culture. Also included are eight insightful essays on the African American experience, from migration to the role of women, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement. The authors represent academia, museums, historic preservation, and politics, and utilize the listed properties to vividly illustrate the role of communities and women, the forces of migration, the influence of the arts and heritage preservation, and the struggles for freedom and civil rights. Together they lead to a better understanding of the contributions of African Americans to American history. They illustrate the events and people, the designs and achievements that define African American history. And they pay powerful tribute to the spirit of black America.