Apr 21, 2023
The African American History Research Center is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of African Americans. It sits in the former elementary school building, The Gregory School, in the 4th Ward of Houston. The school includes a restored classroom, as well as several gallery exhibits that show the history of the Houston African American community. The African American Research Center is truly an archive and that is different than a genealogy library, as discussed in detail on the podcast by Miquell Ceasar, the manager. The center provides one with the ability to gain information about their ancestors and their culture through letters, photos, funeral cards, newspapers, yearbooks, and vertical files of family history that have been donated.