Texas African American History Memorial unveiled at Capitol

Ed Sterling

 

A crowd of citizens and dignitaries gathered on the south lawn of the state Capitol on Nov. 19 to witness the unveiling of the Texas African American History Memorial.

 

The 32-foot-wide, 27-foot-tall bronze monument by sculptor Ed Dwight depicts images of African-Americans in Texas from modern times going back nearly 500 years.

 

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, a former long-time member of the Texas House of Representatives, spoke at the event.

 

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