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The Black Houston(s) Symposium 2024, held at Rice University and the African American History Research Center, thoroughly explored Houston’s rich cultural tapestry. Highlighting its diversity since 1837, discussions delved into the profound impact of Afro-Diasporic communities. FTM’s Debra Blacklock-Sloan moderated a poignant session on Black cemetery preservation, featuring insights from Margott Williams, Dexter McCoy, and … Read more

Join The Center for the Healing of Racism for a Poetic Storyteller & Racial Justice Catalyst film screening and workshop Saturday, February 24, 2024, 11:30 – 3:30 PM CT Dominican Center for Spirituality 6501 Alameda Rd. Houston, TX 77021. Explore reparations with Lotte Lieb Dula and Briayna Cuffie, creators of reparations4slavery.com, featured in PBS’s The … Read more

Discover the basics of family history with historian Debra on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Join us at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 1105 Valentine Street, Houston, Texas 77019, with Dr. Elmo Johnson, Pastor. Learn about starting your genealogy journey, resources, challenges, and research benefits.

Join Debra Blacklock-Sloan on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for a vital discussion on researching African and African-American ancestors. Explore topics like ancestral separation, research benefits, record types, health insights, DNA, and recommended reading.

Join Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Inc. – Willie Lee Gay H-Town Chapter and Holocaust Museum Houston to honor Black History Month on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Explore plantation tourism, depictions of the enslaved, preservation, and research methods. Check-in at 10 AM. Free event with limited seating. RSVP at https://hmh.org or scan QR code. Workshops … Read more

RESCHEDULED EVENT: DATE TBD. We will be holding an event at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church for a special session on “The Importance of Researching Your African and African-American Ancestors” by Debra Blacklock-Sloan.   Explore the richness of your heritage at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church during a special session on “The Importance … Read more

“7 Sites in Houston included in UNESCO slavery awareness project” – Houston Chronicle

“7 Sites in Houston included in UNESCO slavery awareness project” – Houston Chronicle