William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers
During Reconstruction, Houston began work on establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston…
Uncovering Houston
Freedmens Town
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Rainbow Theatre in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
The Rainbow Theatre was a popular theater located in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town (Fourth Ward). At the time, like the rest…
Uncovering Houston
The Home of John Henry “Jack” Yates: A Testament to the Indomitable Spirit and Perseverance of the Formerly Enslaved
John Henry “Jack” Yates was born into slavery on July 11, 1828 in Virginia. His parents, Robert and Rachel Yates,…