Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation
June 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM
An immersive educational discussion on the legacy of Freedmen’s Town across the nation.
Porch Talk is a program series that aims to provide an immersive educational
experience through various events including panel discussions, seminars, book and film
dialogue, symposiums, and artistic expressions. This panel discussion From Freedom to Foundation aims to shed light on the untold stories of Texas’s Freedmen’s Towns, honoring their contributions to the state’s cultural and historical landscape. These communities, established by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War are a testament to resilience, determination, and cultural brilliance.
Engage with experts, share in the dialogue, and gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable communities’ roots of liberation.
Food & Beverages will be provided.
Moderated by:
Dr. Alicia Odewale
Professor of Practice, University of Houston, African American Studies
Featured Panelists:
Commissioner Dexter McCoy
Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 | Representing Kendleton, TX
Lareatha Clay
Representing Shankleville, TX
Rita Wiltz
Representing Tamina, TX
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that protects and preserves the history of Freedmen’s Town for the benefit of future generations. We support community engagement, re-education, and heritage tourism.
Funding has been provided to the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.
All opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Contact Information
- info@houstonfreedmenstown.org
- 713-366-4212