Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit theAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Black History Month
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 19: Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, and we are devoting this episode to the contributions of African Americans to the Alamo’s history.
Today we reveal the real stories behind these figures, who so often are shrouded in myth or forgotten by history. We’ll also tackle the tough truths behind their presence at the Alamo and explore how Alamo grounds have become a central backdrop in the local fight for civil rights. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez and Dr. Charles Gentry, a Historic Preservation Specialist with the City of San Antonio and a Lecturer in the African American Studies Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Joe's account of the Battle of the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/joes-account
Statues of Emily Morgan & Hendrick Arnold: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/whats-at-the-alamo/statues-of-heroes
Dr. Carey Latimore's research on civil rights in San Antonio: https://www.thealamo.org/fileadmin/assets/support/research_and_studies/civil-rights-in-sa-wwii-to-1960s.pdf
Kolby Lanham's research on press coverage of lunch counter integration: https://www.thealamo.org/fileadmin/assets/support/research_and_studies/alamo-1960-lunch-counter-photography-report.pdf