Share the Undertold Stories of African Americans in Texas
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Johanna Lesley, Interviewee of the WPA Slave Narratives
Connecting the Histories
For centuries, African Americans traveled across what would become the boundaries of the state of Texas.
Through research, our work illuminates forgotten details about the lives of these earlier Texans.
Building the Resources
Through online resources, collections, and directories, our platform helps others to learn more about and find ways to uncover more of Texas's past.
Engaging the Community
We partner with historians and organizations to create exhibitions and programming that is meaningful and accessible to local communities.
We are doing the work
MOUTH builds archives, conducts research, and creates online and in-person exhibitions to showcase the histories and stories of early African American Texans.
You can further our efforts by sharing our mission and supporting the cause with your talents, your support, or a donation!
Our research and programs have been sponsored by:
National Endowment for the Humanities State Affiliate
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) and the Afrcian American Civil Rights Network (AACRN) of the National Park Service (NPS)
Direct your donation
Grant the MOUTH access to paywalled archives.
I want to create access to online newspaper archives, library fees, and county records. Choose Research.
Help the MOUTH Team secure programming and research tools.
I will contribute to pay for tax software, graphic design platforms, and website maintenance. Choose Technology.
Provide funding for community-level activities.
I want to help fund community gatherings, exhibitions, and speakers. Choose Community.
