Houston Black History
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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…
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Jefferson’s Gulf Service Station on Chocolate Bayou Road
The man pictured above is Clerch Edgar Jefferson, owner of the very service station that he’s standing in: Jefferson’s Gulf…
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A Celebration of Freedom on Lyons Avenue
I was flipping through some historical archives and came across some fascinating photos of a Juneteenth parade in Houston. The…