Annie Hagen
Who was Annie Hagen? Annie Hagen (1863 – 1927) was a nurse, midwife, and property owner who had built quite…
Uncovering Houston
Freedmens Town
Uncovering Houston
William E. “Ned” Jones: One of Houston’s first Black police officers
During Reconstruction, Houston began establishing its police force which had previously consisted of volunteers. In 1873, the Houston police force…
Business Directory
The Rainbow Theatre
The Rainbow Theatre was once a popular theater located in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town. At the time, Houston was heavily segregated…
Houston's Freedmen Uncovering Houston
The Yates Family: A Testament to the Indomitable Spirit and Perseverance of the Formerly Enslaved
John Henry “Jack” Yates was born into slavery on July 11, 1828 to Robert and Rachel Yates, who were enslaved…