Explore Marty Bennett’s artwork in Freedman’s Town, showcasing the creations of NFL Super Bowl winner Martellus (Marty) ...

If we want to talk about soul food in Dallas, we certainly have to look at Joppa.

This article invites you to explore Freedmen’s Town in Houston through a virtual adventure. It highlights the area’s rich ...

By 1880, 95% of African Americans living in Houston resided in Freedmen’s Town, the heart of Fourth Ward. Early in the 20th century, residents, weary of the mud streets, paved passages through ...

Explore Black history and culture at Houston landmarks such as Freedmen’s Town, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and ...

Just west of downtown Houston, in the Freedmen’s Town area of Fourth Ward, it’s as if the roads get bumpier the more historic they are. That’s because many of the streets in this storied ...

Not in Houston. Houston’s Freedmen’s Town exists. Still. Despite more than a century of encroachment and antagonism from developers and city officials, residents and visitors can still walk ...