Now, the 2021 law prompts Texas schools to teach children that slavery and racism are “deviations from, betrayals of, or failures to live up to the authentic founding principles of the United ...

In essence, that’s what Juneteenth means to me,” Gordon-Reed said in keynote remarks at a recent two-day conference on slavery in Texas, hosted by the Witte Museum. The author’s work led ...

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Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, urging residents to engage ...

When Mexico encouraged settlers to come to its territory of Texas, many Americans brought slaves with them. In 1829, the Mexican government abolished slavery in Texas to try to lessen American ...

This year’s conference, taking place on December 5 & 6, 2024, is themed: "Ode to Juneteenth: Slavery in Texas." This timely topic resonates nationally, reflecting broader conversations on race ...

Tags: witte museum, san antonio, slavery The conference, scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6, is expected to be an essential and innovative contribution to the ongoing discussion of America’s past and ...

Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, spoke during the House floor debate before a photo showing a man's back scarred from whippings during slavery. She said the Juneteenth federal ...

04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Witte Museum proudly announces its 8 th annual Conference on Texas, a dynamic event that highlights new research and fosters meaningful conversations about the state’s ...