Stories of former San Antonio slaves live on in Library of Congress collection
Narratives captured an overlooked swath of America, professor says
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The last generation of slaves had their stories chronicled in a narrative collection now archived in the Library of Congress. (KSAT)
SAN ANTONIO – William Branch was 11 when Union soldiers arrived to the Virginia plantation he was living in to tell him he was now free. James Green, who was kidnapped and sold back into slavery after he was emancipated, only learned his age when he was freed again at age 25. Martin Jackson was fighting the Union with his master when he realized the South would soon surrender.
History behind first Black churches on city’s East Side
Three churches were instrumental in Black San Antonians fight for justice
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But, much of San Antonio’s Black history has remained untold for years.
Throughout the history of the fight for Civil Rights in our country, Black churches played a part, serving as meeting spaces when there weren’t many other options.
And San Antonio is no exception.
Several churches have played a role in the fight for equality in our city.
In the years following the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, many formerly enslaved Black Americans were left without a place to worship.
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KSAT Explains: San Antonio’s hidden Black history
Episode 22 takes closer look at historical impact, leaders and success stories of San Antonio’s Black community
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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is a city steeped in history. From the Missions to the Majestic Theater, Samuel Maverick to Henry Cisneros, there are countless stories of people, places and events that have helped bring us to where we are today.
But for decades, much of our city’s Black history has not been told. In this episode of KSAT Explains, we look at why those elements of our city’s past are so important no matter your background and how it could influence the future.
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