Texas Black History Texas Black History Preservation ProjectPreservation Project

Documenting the Complete African Documenting the Complete African American Experience in TexasAmerican Experience in Texas

www.tbhpp.orgwww.tbhpp.org

The Texas Black History Preservation Project

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in March 2007.

What is the TBHPP?What is the TBHPP?

Our MissionOur Mission

Bessie Bessie ColemanColemanAtlanta, TexasAtlanta, Texas

First licensed Black pilot in the world, First licensed Black pilot in the world, and first Black woman to fly in the and first Black woman to fly in the

U.S.U.S.

To document the comprehensive history of African Americans in

Texas.

Our VisionOur Vision

Barbara JordanBarbara JordanHouston, TXHouston, TX

Politician, EducatorPolitician, Educator

In 1973, became first Black woman from In 1973, became first Black woman from a Southern state to serve in Congressa Southern state to serve in Congress

Every student of Texas History – scholars, teachers, youth and adults in all walks of life – will be enriched and inspired by the complete record of African Americans in Texas and their contributions to the Lone Star State and beyond.

Project OverviewProject Overview

Produce a five-volume book series.

Each volume will be accompanied by an interactive DVD containing links to reference materials, oral histories and other resources for educators and students at all levels.

The Project goal is to produce one volume per year for the next five years.

Lovie SmithLovie SmithBig Sandy, TXBig Sandy, TX

Football CoachFootball CoachFirst African American to lead a team First African American to lead a team

to the Super Bowl (2006)to the Super Bowl (2006)

Subjects Overview EstebanEsteban – – A Moor, Esteban was in explorer Cabeza de Vaca’s group A Moor, Esteban was in explorer Cabeza de Vaca’s group

that ship-wrecked near Galveston Island. Once ashore, Esteban that ship-wrecked near Galveston Island. Once ashore, Esteban became the first African-born person to enter Texas. became the first African-born person to enter Texas.

““Afromestizos”Afromestizos” – – Spaniards brought Africans to colonial Mexico Spaniards brought Africans to colonial Mexico (“New Spain”) as slaves to work in the sugar fields and silver mines. (“New Spain”) as slaves to work in the sugar fields and silver mines. New Spain probably had more enslaved Africans than any other New Spain probably had more enslaved Africans than any other colony in the Western Hemisphere. colony in the Western Hemisphere.

Norris WrightNorris Wright CuneyCuney – – The child of a white planter, Cuney became The child of a white planter, Cuney became a powerful figure in Texas’ Republican circles – president of the a powerful figure in Texas’ Republican circles – president of the Galveston chapter of the Union League, secretary of the Republican Galveston chapter of the Union League, secretary of the Republican State Executive Committee, and the Republican Party’s national State Executive Committee, and the Republican Party’s national committeeman from Texas.committeeman from Texas.

Esteban the MoorFirst person of African descent

in Texas (1528)

Subjects Overview 761st Tank Battalion – During

WWII, the unit trained at Fort Hood, near Killeen, and was called to Europe in 1944 to serve with Gen. Patton’s Third Army as the first-ever all-Black tank unit deployed for combat duty.

Flood, Curt – A Major League Baseball player and Houston native, Flood’s antitrust litigation challenging the baseball’s reserve clause was unsuccessful, however it led to the clause’s demise and ushered in the era of free agency for pro athletes.

Samuel McCulloch, Jr. – The Texas Revolution began in October 1835 with McCulloch, a free Black man, the first casualty when he received a shoulder wound as Texans captured the Mexican fort at Goliad.

Lincolnville at Moccasin Lincolnville at Moccasin Bend Bend Black community in Black community in

Central Texas founded by freed Central Texas founded by freed slaves in 1865slaves in 1865

Subjects OverviewSubjects Overview

Black soldiers at Camp LoganBlack soldiers at Camp Logan

Houston Riots – On August 23, 1917, members of the 24th Infantry, stationed at Houston’s Camp Logan, took part in what the U.S. Army calls the “Houston Mutiny.” The Black soldiers marched through downtown Houston seeking revenge on policemen for their brutal and racist treatment of the soldiers. One hundred eighteen of the unit’s soldiers were tried in a hastily-convened court-martial – the largest ever in the U.S. Thirteen of the soldiers were later hung near Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.

Subjects Overview Rev. John Henry “Jack” YatesRev. John Henry “Jack” Yates – – The son of slaves, Yates was the first The son of slaves, Yates was the first

pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the first Black Baptist church in pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the first Black Baptist church in Houston, organized in 1866. He helped purchase Emancipation Park on Dowling Houston, organized in 1866. He helped purchase Emancipation Park on Dowling Street and was instrumental in organizing the first Baptist association for blacks Street and was instrumental in organizing the first Baptist association for blacks in Houston, the Old Land Mark Association. in Houston, the Old Land Mark Association.

Foxx, JamieFoxx, Jamie – – The Terrell, Texas-born actor became the first African American The Terrell, Texas-born actor became the first African American to receive two Oscar nominations in the same year (2004) for two different to receive two Oscar nominations in the same year (2004) for two different movies, movies, CollateralCollateral and and RayRay. He received the best actor award for . He received the best actor award for Ray.Ray.

How slavery shaped the Lone Star StateHow slavery shaped the Lone Star State Separate but unequal: Education in TexasSeparate but unequal: Education in Texas Great migrationGreat migration Much, much more…religion, business, sports, education, Much, much more…religion, business, sports, education,

politics, arts and entertainment, all things relative to Black politics, arts and entertainment, all things relative to Black Texans.Texans.

Doris “Dorie” MillerDoris “Dorie” Miller

Waco, TXWaco, TX

Pearl Harbor heroPearl Harbor hero

First African American awarded the Navy First African American awarded the Navy CrossCross

African American Texans African American Texans ““The Black man must find himself as a Black The Black man must find himself as a Black man, before he can find himself as an man, before he can find himself as an American.”American.” James James Farmer, social activist, from MarshallFarmer, social activist, from Marshall

There are 2.72 million African Americans in Texas:There are 2.72 million African Americans in Texas: 11.6% of the state’s population.11.6% of the state’s population. (US Census Bureau)(US Census Bureau)

14.4% of K-12 students in Texas are African 14.4% of K-12 students in Texas are African AmericanAmerican. . (TEA 2006-07 Profile Report)(TEA 2006-07 Profile Report)

9.3% of K-12 teachers in Texas are African American.9.3% of K-12 teachers in Texas are African American. (TEA 2006-07 Profile Report)(TEA 2006-07 Profile Report)

11.7% of Texas college students are African 11.7% of Texas college students are African American.American. (TX Higher Education Coordinating Board)(TX Higher Education Coordinating Board)

1860 Texas’ population: 30% enslaved African 1860 Texas’ population: 30% enslaved African Americans.Americans. (Handbook of Texas Online(Handbook of Texas Online))

Stories Waiting to be ToldStories Waiting to be Told

There is currently no comprehensive history of There is currently no comprehensive history of African Americans in Texas and relatively few African Americans in Texas and relatively few published works about Black Texans. published works about Black Texans.

Heman SweattHeman SweattHouston, TXHouston, TX

Landmark 1946 case led to integration Landmark 1946 case led to integration of University of Texas Law Schoolof University of Texas Law School

Stories Waiting to be ToldStories Waiting to be Told

Percentage of Black Texas History works in Percentage of Black Texas History works in major major Texas History catalogues:Texas History catalogues:

Houston Public Library, 4% - 115 of 2,799 Houston Public Library, 4% - 115 of 2,799 volumesvolumes

Austin Public Library, 2% - 37 of 1,863 Austin Public Library, 2% - 37 of 1,863 volumesvolumes

San Antonio Library, 1% – 64 of 4,705 San Antonio Library, 1% – 64 of 4,705 volumesvolumes

Dallas Public Library, 0.7% – 28 of 3,845 Dallas Public Library, 0.7% – 28 of 3,845 volumesvolumes

Value: Knowledge and GrowthValue: Knowledge and Growth

““Those who have no record of what their forebears Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history… If a from the teaching of biography and history… If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being world, and it stands in danger of being exterminatedexterminated.”.”

Carter G. Woodson, Black Historian, Founder of Black Carter G. Woodson, Black Historian, Founder of Black History WeekHistory Week

Scott JoplinScott Joplin““The King of Ragtime”The King of Ragtime”

Texarkana, TXTexarkana, TXEntertainer, ComposerEntertainer, Composer

Value: Knowledge and GrowthValue: Knowledge and Growth

How will How will The History of African Americans in TexasThe History of African Americans in Texas help?help?

Fill in gaps in the existing historical recordFill in gaps in the existing historical record

Provide educators with resources for teaching Black Texas Provide educators with resources for teaching Black Texas HistoryHistory

Provide a source of pride and inspiration for young studentsProvide a source of pride and inspiration for young students

Gain an eyewitness view of Texas history through the stories Gain an eyewitness view of Texas history through the stories of Black Texans who helped shape itof Black Texans who helped shape it

Advance our understanding of social forces that continue to Advance our understanding of social forces that continue to influence Texas todayinfluence Texas today

Improve the cultural climate necessary for positive changeImprove the cultural climate necessary for positive change

Bring a deeper understanding of what in means to be a TexanBring a deeper understanding of what in means to be a Texan

Profiles: Black TexansProfiles: Black Texans

Alvin AileyAlvin AileyRogers, TXRogers, TX

Dancer, choreographer, and founder of Dancer, choreographer, and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance the Alvin Ailey American Dance

TheaterTheater

“I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings and that color is not important. What is important is the quality of our work.”

Profiles: Black TexansProfiles: Black Texans

Earl Campbell“The Tyler Rose”

Tyler, TXFirst Heisman Trophy winner for University of Texas Longhorns

(1977)

“Somebody will always break your records. It is

how you live that counts.”

Profiles: Black TexansProfiles: Black Texans

Jack JohnsonJack JohnsonGalveston, TXGalveston, TX

1910 World Heavyweight Champion1910 World Heavyweight Champion

"For every point I'm given, I'll have earned two, because I'm

a Negro."

Our Team: Editorial Advisory BoardOur Team: Editorial Advisory Board Gemeral Berry, publisher, Our Texas MagazineGemeral Berry, publisher, Our Texas Magazine Gary Bledsoe, president, Texas NAACP Gary Bledsoe, president, Texas NAACP Dr. Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, director, African Dr. Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, director, African

American Studies at UT-El PasoAmerican Studies at UT-El Paso Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, executive director, Avery Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, executive director, Avery

Research Center for African American History and Research Center for African American History and Culture at Charleston University Culture at Charleston University

Roland Hayes, history professor, Austin Community Roland Hayes, history professor, Austin Community CollegeCollege

Dr. Joseph O. Jewell, sociology professor, Interim Dr. Joseph O. Jewell, sociology professor, Interim Director of the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute at Director of the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University

Eva Lindsey, manager of Austin’s Victory Grill, one Eva Lindsey, manager of Austin’s Victory Grill, one of the last live Chitlin’ Circuit venues of the last live Chitlin’ Circuit venues

Paul J. Matthews, African American military Paul J. Matthews, African American military historian, founder of the Buffalo Soldiers Museum historian, founder of the Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Houstonin Houston

Our Team: Editorial Advisory BoardOur Team: Editorial Advisory Board Harold McMillan, founder/director of Austin’s Harold McMillan, founder/director of Austin’s

DiverseArts Production GroupDiverseArts Production Group Dr. Linda Reed, former Director of the U. of Dr. Linda Reed, former Director of the U. of

Houston African American Studies Program; Houston African American Studies Program; former director for the National Association of former director for the National Association of Black Women HistoriansBlack Women Historians

Karen Riles, Austin History Center, and a leading Karen Riles, Austin History Center, and a leading expert on Rosenwald Schools expert on Rosenwald Schools

Dr. Harry Robinson, president and CEO, African Dr. Harry Robinson, president and CEO, African American Museum in Dallas American Museum in Dallas

Dr. Dwight David Watson, history professor, Texas Dr. Dwight David Watson, history professor, Texas State UniversityState University

Dr. David Williams, author, “Bricks Without Straw” Dr. David Williams, author, “Bricks Without Straw” Herman Wright, founder and president of MC3, Herman Wright, founder and president of MC3,

producer: “The Long Black Line: An American producer: “The Long Black Line: An American Story”Story”

LeadershipLeadershipCo-editor-in-chiefCo-editor-in-chief

Roxanne EvansRoxanne Evans Graduate of Drake UniversityGraduate of Drake University Reporter, editorial board member for the Reporter, editorial board member for the Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman In 1988, paper on “The History of Black Catholics in Texas” was placed In 1988, paper on “The History of Black Catholics in Texas” was placed

in the highly-esteemed Schomburg Center Collection for Research in in the highly-esteemed Schomburg Center Collection for Research in Black Culture in New York. Black Culture in New York.

Deputy press secretary for Gov. Ann RichardsDeputy press secretary for Gov. Ann Richards Writer for Writer for Dallas Examiner, African-AmericanDallas Examiner, African-American News and IssuesNews and Issues and and

editor-at-Large for editor-at-Large for Our Texas MagazineOur Texas Magazine. .

LeadershipLeadershipCo-editor-in-chiefCo-editor-in-chief

Michael HurdMichael Hurd Native of Texarkana, TexasNative of Texarkana, Texas U.S. Air Force, Vietnam veteranU.S. Air Force, Vietnam veteran Graduate UT-AustinGraduate UT-Austin Reporter:Reporter: The Houston Post The Houston Post, , Austin American-Austin American-

StatesmanStatesman, and member of founding staff (1982) , and member of founding staff (1982) at at USA TodayUSA Today

Author of “Author of “Black College Football, 1892-1992Black College Football, 1892-1992,” ,” and “and “Collie J., Grambling’s Man with the Golden Collie J., Grambling’s Man with the Golden PenPen.”.”

Funding NeedsFunding NeedsProject Cost = $250,000 per year to pay for:Project Cost = $250,000 per year to pay for:

ResearchResearchWritingWritingEditingEditing

Contract servicesContract servicesDVD productionDVD production

TravelTravelMarketingMarketing

AdministrationAdministrationSuppliesSupplies

FundraisingFundraising

TBHPP is a Community EffortTBHPP is a Community Effort

This project belongs to you!This project belongs to you!

Our Current Partners:Our Current Partners:

University of Texas PressUniversity of Texas Press

The Trull Family Foundation of PalaciosThe Trull Family Foundation of Palacios

The Harold Simmons Foundation of DallasThe Harold Simmons Foundation of Dallas

Our most important partner is you!Our most important partner is you!

How you can helpHow you can help

Make a cash donationMake a cash donation Get your service organization, school, Get your service organization, school,

church or alumni association involvedchurch or alumni association involved Ask your employer’s HR or Community Ask your employer’s HR or Community

Affairs office about a corporate donation Affairs office about a corporate donation to TBHPPto TBHPP

Tell your friends about the projectTell your friends about the project Let us put a link to TBHPP on your web Let us put a link to TBHPP on your web

sitesite

Encouraging WordsEncouraging Words

““History can still speak to us – provided someone History can still speak to us – provided someone keeps or brings it alive… I was pleased to learn of keeps or brings it alive… I was pleased to learn of The Texas Black History Preservation Project and of The Texas Black History Preservation Project and of the scholars and writers who are determined to fill the scholars and writers who are determined to fill out the story, to make the past whole, to keep alive out the story, to make the past whole, to keep alive those who would otherwise be pale ghosts in the those who would otherwise be pale ghosts in the background of events. I wish the Project well in this background of events. I wish the Project well in this urgent endeavor.” urgent endeavor.”

Bill MoyersBill MoyersJournalistJournalistMarshall, TexasMarshall, Texas

Encouraging WordsEncouraging Words

““I hope that you will join me in helping make I hope that you will join me in helping make this project a reality so that future this project a reality so that future generations of Texans will know the breadth generations of Texans will know the breadth and depth of the contributions African and depth of the contributions African Americans have made to this great state.”Americans have made to this great state.”

Ron KirkRon Kirk

Former mayor of DallasFormer mayor of Dallas

Contacting TBHPPContacting TBHPP Mailing Address:Mailing Address:

Texas Black History Preservation Project, Inc.Texas Black History Preservation Project, Inc.

603 W. 13th St., Ste. 1A-212603 W. 13th St., Ste. 1A-212

Austin, Texas 78701-1477 Austin, Texas 78701-1477

Phone: Phone:

512-527-3046512-527-3046

E-mail:E-mail:

Roxanne Evans -- roxanneevans@tbhpp.org Roxanne Evans -- roxanneevans@tbhpp.org

Michael Hurd -- michaelhurd@tbhpp.org Michael Hurd -- michaelhurd@tbhpp.org

Web site:Web site: www.tbhpp.orgwww.tbhpp.org

Thank You!Thank You!