62K views · 563 reactions | In Galveston, Texas, a family torn apart by slavery's injustices discovered their roots. | Good Morning America | Facebook

Did you know Texas was the last stronghold of slavery because it seceded from Mexico after Mexico outlawed slavery under President Vicente Guerrero, a former Afro-Mexican slave? The Battle of the Alamo? It was rooted in a fight for slavery, not just independence. American settlers were even asking for Mexican citizenship — because they wanted land, labor, and slavery to continue. This is why financial literacy matters. This is why economic justice is a civil rights issue. We must plant in good s

Texas gets called racist more than any other state. Some blame the history of slavery and segregation and say Texas targets minorities. Others reply back, saying Texas is all about border control and parental rights—not race. | Pleasant Productions