Juneteenth Jamboree: Spotlight on Unsung Heroes
The first African slave in Texas arrived in 1528 with a shipwrecked party of Spanish Conquistadors, but it took until the 19th of June in 1865 to bring slavery's end to Texas. It took all of 1865 to end all slavery in the United States. Texas (and much of the U.S.) commemorates Emancipation Day as Juneteenth. This series delves into the history of the holiday, and celebrates black culture and art.
Juneteenth Jamboree: Spotlight on Unsung Heroes
Season 2017 Episode 1 | 25m 40s | CC
Explore the lives of African American heroes from Texas history. Meet Mary E. Branch, an innovative educator who was responsible for bringing Tillotson College out of the Great Depression and into a flourishing future. Learn about Jacob Fontaine, who played an historical role in the founding of the University of Texas. Plus, the surprising history behind The Yellow Rose of Texas.
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