Hamilton Park in Dallas News

A 92-year-old remembers how Hamilton Park became a haven for blacks in a segregated Dallas
Marion Washington recounts her and her family's life in Hamilton Park.
'We were taught to win': The legacy of an all-Black Dallas school's 1961 state championship
Richard Bonner tells of the struggles and successes the Hamilton Park High School football team faced during their run in the 1960s.
In honor of Black History Month, here’s why segregation in Hamilton Park matters now
Hamilton Park, founded in the 1950s, became a thriving Black community in Dallas despite segregation and limited resources.
1950s Dallas – Making a Middle-Class Black Community Called Hamilton Park
Reviews of two historical books featuring Hamilton Park, including where they can be found.
Hamilton Park Residents on the City Council 1990
Hamilton Park residents circa 1990 discuss the implications of a then recent development in Dallas City Council.
The Rev. Sheron Patterson, a trailblazer for Black women ministers, retires after 35 years
Dallas Morning News covers the retirement celebration of Reverend Patterson for 35 years of service.

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