African American Texans or Black Texans are residents of the state of Texas who are of African ancestry and people that have origins as African-American slaves. African Americans formed a unique ethni
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Esteban de Dorantes
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Esteban de Dorantes, also known as Estevanico the Moor, is believed to have been the first person of African and Arab descent to explore what is considered the present-day United States region of Nort
History of African Americans in Texas
…problems of societal and institutional discrimination as well as colorism for many years. The first person of African heritage to arrive in Texas was Estevanico, who came to Texas in 1528. Estevanico was originally from the city, Azamor. He voyaged along with three other Spaniards across Texas and Mexico, gaining…
Painting of Azemmour from 1572, shortly after Esteban's lifetime