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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Tag: Black history

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 24, 2025

“Documentary examines life for Black residents in historic Arlington Community” (2022)

This article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram shares info about “Echoes From The Hill,” a documentary exploring Black history in Arlington that premiered in June 2022.

Written by Jason S. SullivanAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Lou Henry Taylor: Matriarch of The Hill

A significant part of Arlington’s Black history involves The Hill—a historic, five-block area that would become a vibrant and tight-knit community. One of the most prominent citizens of The Hill was Lou Henry Taylor, who was often considered the neighborhood’s matriarch.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 17, 2024July 19, 2024

Ross Dee Hunt: In Memoriam — World War II Casualty from Arlington, Texas

July 17, 2024—Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago military disaster in which a munitions explosion killed 320 people and injured nearly 400 more. Seaman 2nd Class Ross Dee Hunt (1918-1944) was a young Black man from Arlington who died in the tragedy.

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