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Houston’s historic Riceville Cemetery, one of the city’s earliest Black settlements, is getting a much-needed restoration after decades of neglect. For families like Charles Garcia, whose loved ones rest there, it’s more than stone and soil—it’s living memory and heritage. With a new mural honoring the Rice family and the community’s farming roots, city officials and the Mount Olive Baptist Church are working together to preserve this sacred ground, celebrating the resilience of Black Texans who built freedom colonies against all odds. This isn’t just repair—it’s reverence, ensuring future generations remember those who came before.

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