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Reconstruction Texas Legislator Richard Allen

November 8, 2021

Posted Dan Gore Sr. During the period of Reconstruction and extending into the 1880’s, Negro (African American) Texans were among those elected to the state legislature. They worked to protect cattlemen and build a more prosperous state. In 1870 a former slave named Richard Allen devised the Texas pension law for veterans, and as chairman […]

Tom Hanks, Saving Private Ryan & The Truth

September 8, 2021

By Dannie Gore Sr. The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion VLAWhen actor Tom Hanks was asked why there were no black soldiers shown in the movie “SavingPrivate Ryan,” he said that there had been none in the area. He was mistaken. The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion VLA Very Low Altitude (colored) was unique at Normandy for […]

Embracing My History & My Values

August 9, 2021

Nisa, The New 3Rs Class of 2021 It was never about what I could and couldn’t buy. It wasn’t about how many pairs of shoes I owned. It wasn’t about blending in with the rich White kids. It was about the twinge I got when I realized that I have to be mindful about money […]