Welcome to the landing page for the East Austin historic neighborhood of Rogers Washnington Holy Cross – a collection of oral histories and immersive media experiences exploring the first Austin Texas neighborhood that was planned and built by Black professionals.
Marvin Douglas, a distinguished community figure, reflects on his life’s journey, tracing his roots, challenges, and triumphs. Marvin’s story is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of...
Karen Mays-Terry, an educator born and raised in Austin, remembers Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood built by and for black professionals after World War Two....
Cynthia Hurst Mays was born and raised in Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood built by and for black professionals after World War Two. In this...
Marilynn Poole-Webb, an accomplished lawyer born and raised in Austin, discusses Rogers Washington Holy Cross, an East Austin neighborhood built by and for black professionals after World War Two....
Interview Highlights The racial diversity of East Austin “This East Austin was wholesome. It was just well integrated with beautiful people. The blacks and Hispanics had a loving...
Ira Poole is a retired educator who lived and currently resides in Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood that was built by and for Black professionals...
Lindsey Derrington is the Executive Director of Preservation Austin, the only citywide nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and protecting historic Austin places. In this interview, Derrington describes how she helped...
Patricia Calhoun is a resident of Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood built for and by black professionals after World War Two. In this interview, she...
Stuart King is a resident of Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood built for and by black professionals after World War Two. In this interview, he...
About This Oral History Yvette Crawford grew up in Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic neighborhood in East Austin that was built by and for black professionals after World...
About This Oral History Mrs. Marshall reminisces about the vibrant and united community of East Austin, particularly in the Rogers Washington Holy Cross area. Mrs. Marshall paints a vivid...
About This Oral History Nestled in the heart of East Austin, the Rogers Washington Holy Cross neighborhood holds a special place in the tapestry of the city’s history. One...
About This Oral History Brenda Malik is a member and former president of the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Neighborhood association. Rogers Washington Holy Cross is an East Austin neighborhood...