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African Americans formed a unique ethnic identity in Texas while facing the problems of societal and institutional discrimination as well as colorism for many years. The first person of African heritage to arrive in Texas was Estevanico, who came to Texas in 1528.
Ruth McClendon (1943–2017), African-American Democrat member of Texas House of Representatives from San Antonio since 1996; Don McLeroy (born 1946), former chairman and member of Texas State Board of Education; dentist, young-earth creationist; Tom Mechler (born 1956), Texas Republican state chairman since 2015; oil and gas consultant in Amarillo
27 lut 2017 · The online archive includes the stories of two historic African Americans with North Texas ties: Bessie Coleman and Juanita Craft. Beginnings of Black History Month. Black History Month...
He is the fourth African-American male to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, following in the footsteps of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Jamie Foxx. Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961 in Longview, Texas, to Laura Francis (Smith), a special education teacher, and Forest Steven Whitaker, an insurance salesman.
16 lut 2022 · Hundreds of legendary African Americans left their mark on Houston in various arenas, from politics and law to civil rights, media, entertainment and public service, among others.
African American Texans have created culture and community despite being subjected to racism and oppression in the form of enslavement, segregation, and violence, and have improved the state of Texas with valuable cultural and historical contributions.
1 lut 2024 · A look at prominent Black trailblazers from Texas. Texas — "Everything is bigger in Texas" rings true, especially regarding the monumental impacts Texans have made around the world. Black Texans in various fields have reached heights, paving the way for others, carrying their Lone Star state pride with them.
