Welcome back to History in Galveston, where we bring you closer to the heart of Juneteenth and its important historical markers in Galveston, Texas. This episode is proudly presented by the Galveston Island African American Treasure Group. Our mission today—just like every other day—is to dive deep into the stories that define who we are, […]
In the latest episode of ‘Juneteenth in Galveston: Where it All Began,’ Cornelia Banks from the Galveston Island African American Treasures Group sits down with historian David Dumas to explore the rich religious history of African Americans in Galveston. Focusing on Holy Rosary Catholic Church, David shares a detailed narrative of the church’s contributions to […]
In this captivating episode of “Juneteenth in Galveston: Where It All Began,” we are honored to introduce Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, the owner and founder of Juneteenth and Beyond Guided Tours. The conversation is led by former councilwoman of Galveston, Cornelia Harris Banks. Cornelia begins by setting the stage in the picturesque city of Galveston, […]
In the third episode of our Juneteenth in Galveston series, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tommie Boudreaux, a profoundly knowledgeable member of the Galveston community who has dedicated her life to preserving and celebrating its rich history. **Introduction to Our Guests** Our host, Cornelia Harris Banks, starts by introducing herself as a passionate […]
Juneteenth In Galveston is where it all began. Fay H. Williams explains the feeling of Juneteenth as she witnessed a Juneteenth celebration back in the 1930’s. This is episode 2 part 2 of an 6 episode series.
Juneteenth In Galveston is where it all began. Fay H. Williams explains the feeling of Juneteenth as she witnessed a Juneteenth celebration back in the 1930’s. This is episode 1 part 1 of an 6 episode series. Transcript Below: Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast series, “Juneteenth in Galveston: Where It All Began.” […]
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