School & Education
This historic South Dallas school opened in 1926 and became one of the first high schools serving Black students in Dallas during segregation.
What is Lincoln High School?
This civil rights leader lived in South Dallas and worked to end segregation in schools, restaurants, theaters, and the State Fair of Texas.
Who is Juanita J. Craft?
This South Dallas park became an important gathering place for Black families and communities after segregation limited access to many public spaces.
What is Exline Park?
What historical street was home to many black businesses?
What is Bear street?
Oral history is the process of learning about the past by collecting stories from people who experienced it. What is this method called?
What is an interview?
During segregation, Black students in Dallas were often limited to attending schools like this one because of the “separate but equal” system.
What are Black-only/Negro schools?
What amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?
What is the 19th Amendment
This South Dallas neighborhood became famous for jazz, blues, and nightlife in the early 1900s
What is Deep elm?
During segregation, Black-owned businesses in South Dallas were important because they provided jobs, services, and places where African Americans could gather safely. What did these businesses help create?
What is economic independence and community support?
Before written records were common, many Black communities passed down their history through storytelling, family memories, and traditions. What is this practice called?
What is oral tradition?
This Dallas educator and civil rights leader worked to improve education opportunities for Black students and helped fight discrimination.
Who is Dr. Charles Rice?
This South Dallas community leader worked to improve education, housing, and opportunities for Black residents and served as a longtime activist.
Who is Elsie Faye Heggins?
This South Dallas landmark was once the home of a civil rights leader who used her house as a meeting place for activists fighting segregation.
What is the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House?
his historic South Dallas business district became known for Black entrepreneurs, restaurants, shops, and services that supported the African American community.
What is the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard business corridor?
This South Dallas organization collects and shares stories about the community, including the experiences of Black residents and local leaders.
What is the South Dallas Cultural Center?
his educator and civil rights advocate is remembered for fighting for equal educational opportunities and helping shape Dallas’ Black community.
Who is Juanita Craft?
This leader became known as one of Dallas’ most influential Black educators and civil rights advocates, helping expand opportunities for African Americans.
Who is A. Maceo Smith?
What church, founded in 1916, has long served the South Dallas community?
What is Warren United Methodist Church?
What type of businesses are owned and operated by members of the local community?
What is a small businesses?
When historians record the memories of elders to preserve their experiences of segregation, activism, and community life, what type of history are they creating?
What is oral history?
In 1954, this Supreme Court decision challenged school segregation and eventually led to Dallas schools beginning the process of integration.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
During segregation, Black leaders in South Dallas created organizations, fought unfair laws, and built community resources to create change. What movement were they a part of?
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This historic theater in Dallas was one of the few places where African Americans could enjoy entertainment during segregation and became an important part of Black culture.
What is the Majestic Theatre?
Before desegregation, many Black entrepreneurs opened their own businesses because African Americans were often denied opportunities in white-owned businesses. What was this an example of?
What is Black entrepreneurship?
During segregation, many Black families in South Dallas shared stories about schools, neighborhoods, churches, and businesses to help younger generations understand their history. Why are these stories important?
What is preserving Black history and keeping community memories alive?