Galveston to create heritage district to celebrate its Black history and culture – Houston Public Media

The Galveston City Council recently approved $50,000 to explore either a cultural arts or historic district designation from the state of Texas, with the aim of boosting tourism and economic development while highlighting the contributions of its African-American residents both past and present.

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