The historic homes share the stories of the periods of slavery, emancipation and reconstruction in Houston.
"People need to know about the slave route that took place and it is a cultural tourism site, and we need to highlight and uplift that. It's not about sports and musical venues. It's about the history that has helped make the city, this country what it is today and should never, never be forgotten," said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
"Our goal in preserving homes and having these designated in the 'Slave Route Projects' is to educate residents and visitors, as well as create cultural tourism about the steps of forced migration of people from Africa, to North and South America as well as other parts of the world." "UNESCO wrote the three houses complimented themselves as they underlined the impressive resilience and resistance that enslaved and people from enslaved descendants have endured throughout the years," said Turner."The three historic houses are owned by the city and the designation will ensure that Houston's African American history will never be forgotten.
"All of this, at one time, really belonged to people of color. So this is all of our history. This is what Houston is all about," said Bostic, who said she's proud of her family's rich history in the heart of the Fourth Ward that will be learning tools for all who visit.
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