#shankleville

[blackdiasporanews]

Michael Strahan Meets Long-Lost Cousins During Visit To East Texas Freedom Colony

via Blavity

[mikunziv]

Michael Strahan learns deep-rooted family history of Shankleville, an East Texas freedom colony

Field said the term "freedom colony" is "often used to describe a Black community, a community of Black land ownership, that took root after ...

[texas-newmexico-history]

[africandiasporaphd]

h/t @andrea_on_instagram - #Repost @texashighways (@get_repost) ・・・ Phillip White's hometown of Shankleville has a deep history as one of Texas' first freedom colonies. White can trace his lineage to the town's founders, Jim and Willie Shankle, who share an epic love story.⁠ ⁠ Today, Shankleville only has 100 people. However, it got a bit of national attention last year when Michael Strahan, a retired football star and TV personality, discovered his ties to the community in PBS' "Finding Your Roots."⁠ ⁠ Read more about this small community with no business district or convenience store via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 📷: @nathanlindstrom https://ift.tt/36SOfll Follow #ADPhD on IG: @afrxdiasporaphd

[itsherwinnie]

I can’t believe that in all of the years I’ve been on social media, I haven’t made this post. I am named after a great woman by the name of Winnie Shankle. As black history month concludes, there isn’t a more fitting opportunity to share this information. In my opinion this is the ultimate love story ❤️ https://texasforesttrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-and-cities/sites/shankleville-community #blackhistorymonth #blacklovematters #slaverycouldntstopit #shanklevilletx #descendant https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2WeVYsTKO/?igshid=98b74qzx55ak