America 250 Lecture: Black El Paso Past and Present
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Join us for Black El Paso: Past and Present, part of the Magoffin Home's Our America, Our Texas, Our El Paso America250 lecture series.
Discover the stories, people, and communities that have shaped Black history in El Paso. Historian Dr. Miguel Juárez will discuss the impact of highway construction and displacement on El Paso's communities through his new book Frontera Freeways: Highway Building and Displacement in El Paso, Texas, while Janace Griffin, founder of the El Paso Black Art Association, will share the story behind the city's first organization dedicated to supporting African American artists.
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Lecture Begins: 6:30 PM
📍 Magoffin Home Visitor Center, 1117 Magoffin Ave.
🎟️ Free Admission
The presentation will feature historical documents, maps, photographs, media, and resources. Light refreshments and beverages will be available beginning at 6 PM as a fundraiser for Casa Magoffin Compañeros.
Please note: This lecture will be held on the second Thursday of the month.
Discover the stories, people, and communities that have shaped Black history in El Paso. Historian Dr. Miguel Juárez will discuss the impact of highway construction and displacement on El Paso's communities through his new book Frontera Freeways: Highway Building and Displacement in El Paso, Texas, while Janace Griffin, founder of the El Paso Black Art Association, will share the story behind the city's first organization dedicated to supporting African American artists.
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Lecture Begins: 6:30 PM
📍 Magoffin Home Visitor Center, 1117 Magoffin Ave.
🎟️ Free Admission
The presentation will feature historical documents, maps, photographs, media, and resources. Light refreshments and beverages will be available beginning at 6 PM as a fundraiser for Casa Magoffin Compañeros.
Please note: This lecture will be held on the second Thursday of the month.
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1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX, United States, Texas 79901
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Host or PublisherMagoffin Home State Historic Site
