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Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
12- Texas' Most Influential African Americans
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Our nation has dedicated all of February to celebrate the contributions of black Americans? Did you know that Texas has some of the most famous African American historical figures in the advancement of our state. Today, we will talk about the most prominent black Americans in Texas including Estevan, Hendrick Arnold, Celeste Bedford Walker, Connie Conner and Smokey Joe Williams.
References
Sword. Catherine. Edited by McCloud. Kathryn. (unknown date). “Hendrick Arnold at the Siege of Bexar” Painting. UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures- A Smithsonian Affiliate. Retrieved January 20, 2024, from https://texancultures.utsa.edu/collections-blog/object-painting/
Texas African American History Memorial Monument. Retrieved January 20, 2024, from https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcg/tcg-monuments/21-african-american-history/doc/AA_Monument_Panels.pdf
https://www.celestebedfordwalker.com/
Bonnefond, Susan. Evans, Jack. (no date). Estevan–a figure in myth and history. The Bryan Museum. Retrieved January 20, 2024 from, https://thebryanmuseum.org/2020/06/15/estevan-an-early-african-in-the-new-world/
Monshow, Karen. (1994, December 1, revised 2021, July, 9) Conner, Connie Yerwood (1907–1991). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved January 20, 2024 from https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/connor-connie-yerwood
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