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Remembering Reverend Jack Yates — from inside his 1870 home
Posted on · Yates' great-granddaughter recalls his role in establishing Juneteenth and Emancipation Park.
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WATCH: A Brief History: The Original Jack Yates Colored High
Posted on · The school first opened in 1926
How It Shapes Us
Video: Juneteeth And The Evolution Of Emancipation Park
Posted on · Follow the transformation of the park from the 1800s to today.
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Renovation Of Once Forgotten Black Houston Cemetery Taking Shape
Posted on · A nonprofit group is finally making some headway in its effort to turn College Park Cemetery into a park.