Newsclippings from Houston Business Journal's "Houston Heritage" column regarding various aspects of African American life in Houston and Texas. Included are the following articles:

"Emancipation Park: An early site of Juneteenth celebrations," Betty T. Chapman, June 13-19, 1997 (reprinted under title "Emancipation Park popular site for Juneteenth celebrations" on June 12-18, 2009)

"Educational, spiritual legacy of Jack Yates remains clear," Betty T. Chapman, February 2-8, 2001

"Covington home a cultural center of early African-American activity," Betty T. Chapman, May 30-June 5, 2003 (originally published December 8-14, 1995)

"Juneteenth celebration a tribute to freedom and cultural diversity," Betty T. Chapman, June 16-22, 2006

"Pilgrim Temple served as diverse sanctuary in Fourth Ward," Betty T. Chapman, December 22-28, 2006

"Houston went through peaceful segregation movement in secret," Betty T. Chapman, January 19-25, 2007

"Professor inspired TSU debaters to greatness in public speaking," Betty T. Chapman, June 20-26, 2008 [about Thomas F. Freeman]

"Eminent ancestors rest in peace at Olivewood cemetery," Betty T. Chapman, October 24-30, 2008

"Anna and C.A. Dupree found beauty in Houston business, Betty T. Chapman," January 30-February 5, 2009

"Independence Heights prospered as first all-black borough in Texas," Betty T. Chapman, April 3-9, 2009 (originally published on December 12-18, 1997)

"Abiding Pullum home preserves spirit of ordained entrepreneur," Betty T. Chapman, May 22-28, 2009