02/19/2026
📍 State-Thomas
Before the townhomes, the walkable streets, and the Uptown buzz, this was one of Dallas’ First Freedmen’s Towns.
State-Thomas holds deep roots in Black history, Dallas history, and American history. It was built by formerly enslaved people after emancipation. A thriving, self-sustaining community that helped shape this city.
If you live here, walk here, invest here, or just love Dallas… this is worth knowing.
Sharing this piece from KERA News that takes a closer look at the legacy:
https://www.keranews.org/news/2024-12-02/a-look-at-the-legacy-of-dallas-freedmens-towns
We can appreciate the present while honoring the past. 🤍
Happy Black History Month 🙏🏾
KERA's Recovering the Stories video series chronicles historic communities of color across Dallas, taking a closer look at how subjects like police brutality and gentrification have disproportionately affected these neighborhoods.
