African Americans in Texas

Houston
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Trinity United Methodist Church
2600 Holman St.
This congregation grew
from a small mission organized
in 1848 for the slaves of the members
of the Houston Methodist
Church. The oldest African
American church in Houston,
Trinity is known for its role in
founding the
Freedmen’s Aid
Society, Wiley College
and Houston
Colored Junior
College (later incorporated
into
Texas Southern
University). The
church is noted
for its stained
glass windows.
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jesse hornbuckle
Texas Historical Commission
African Americans in Texas
Houston
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Significant African Americans
in Texas HistoryRev. Jack Yates (1828-1897)
Though he spent over half of
his life as a slave, Rev. Jack
Yates emerged as a pioneer in
the Houston African American
community and was instrumental
in bringing the first
Baptist college to Texas. He
founded Bethel Baptist Church
and was pastor
of Antioch
Missionary
Baptist Church
in Fourth Ward.
Special Events:
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
(February)
713/791-9000
This annual month-long
event every February features a
parade, livestock show, live entertainment
and the Black Go
Texan Day!
Houston International Jazz Festival
(August)
713/227-8706
Jazz groups from around
the world convene here for this
popular annual event.
Spire of Trinity United Methodist Church, Houston