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👀 Did you know that Freedman's Town, nested in what Houstonians commonly refer to as "Midtown" and "Fourth Ward", was the FIRST urban settlement in Houston founded by formerly enslaved people? At last week's Bayou Green Hour, Charonda Johnson (@fta_freedmens_town_4ever) presented an in-depth exploration of the history of Freedman's Town and a sample of one of the area's original bricks made from Buffalo Bayou mud! Interested in learning more about Freedmon's Town? Visit https://buff.ly/4eoRF3n for upcoming events, tours, and volunteer opportunities! Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy

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