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  Black Land in White Hands: The Slocum Massacre of 1910 The Slocum Massacre of July 29, 1910, stands as one of the most brutal and underacknowledged episodes of racial violence in Texas history. Taking place in the unincorporated town of Slocum, Anderson County, this horrific event saw the slaughter of African Americans by white mobs. While official records estimate that between eight and 22 Black residents were killed, evidence suggests the death toll could have been as high as 200. The massacre, fueled by racial animosity and economic envy, resulted in not only the loss of Black lives but also the decimation of a thriving African American community. To this day, the Slocum Massacre remains a stark reminder of the systemic violence and injustice that shaped the American South during the early 20th century. A Tension-Filled Prelude In 1910, Slocum was a unique town in East Texas, with a significant African American population that included several property owners and businesspeopl...

The year 1930 in Honey Grove, Texas, stands as a grim testament to the racially charged violence and systemic injustice faced by African Americans in the Jim Crow South. The killing of George Johnson, a 30-year-old Black farm worker, is a harrowing example of the tragic intersection of race, economic oppression, and mob violence. The Catalyst: A Deadly Dispute George Johnson worked as a farm laborer in Fannin County, Texas, for a white landlord named Fortenberry. Their relationship, as with many tenant and landlord arrangements during this period, was underpinned by economic exploitation and racial inequality. On May 16, 1930, a dispute over debt escalated, resulting in the death of Fortenberry. The details of the altercation remain murky, but Johnson was accused of murder. As word of Fortenberry’s death spread, local authorities formed a sheriff’s posse, including Oscar Davis and Tom Moore. Johnson, aware of the likely outcome of surrendering to a justice system steeped in rac...

  ANNOUNCEMENT Black Land in White Hands: A Time to Heal and Rebuild on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12 noon in Fort Worth, Texas. ~ CBS News and Texas Monthly Story:  https://youtu.be/TRNdCWTB9ds Join us for a powerful and transformative event on the National Day of Racial Healing , as we reflect on the historical injustices surrounding Black landownership in Texas and the stories of resilience that inspire the ongoing fight for racial equity. Event Details: Title: Black Land in White Hands: The Land Grabbers in Texas Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Kirk Franklin Chapel, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church 2864 Mississippi Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Website: National Day of Racial Healing Event Page Hosted By: Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas Event Highlights Historical Presentation: The Lynching of Pastor George Edwin Brooks and the Millican Massacre of 1868 This presentation will shed light on the worst incid...