Texas coalition hopes to repurpose, transform old KKK Hall
FORT WORTH, Texas The building at 1012 N. Main St. is unremarkable a brick shell that appears to be little more than a relic of Fort Worths industrial past. The Projects Group has worked on many Sundance Square projects, and more recently managed the Dickies Arena construction and renovations at the Amon Carter Museum. In 1916, as the Klan was regaining power across the country, a Fort Worth assistant police chief decided to form a Klan group. Along with hosting Klan gatherings, it served as a community center and auditorium. While many people may be unaware of the Klans presence in Fort Worth, McKinney said its legacy has been woven into the citys cultural history.
This year, Juneteenth takes on new meaning for black Texans, as push to make holiday with Texas roots goes national
For the past three months, the coronavirus has disproportionately sickened and killed black Texans, and for the last month protesters have filled the streets marching for racial justice. Juneteenth is a celebration that honors the day black Texans learned of their emancipation from Union soldiers in Galveston on June 19, 1865. Bob Daemmrich/The Image WorksCrystal Aitaegbebhunu and her studio partners run through their choreography for a Juneteenth black empowerment video at Emancipation Park on June 15, 2020. Last: Crystal Aitaegbebhunu and her studio partners run through their choreography for a Juneteenth black empowerment video at Emancipation Park on June 15, 2020. For her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, shell do an oral retelling of moments in black history, their family lineage and the meaning of Juneteenth.