Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society

Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society African American History and Genealogical Research In 1974, Lenora Rolla was serving on various Bicentennial Committees. Thus, the Society was founded.

Our Story Is a Shared History The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society is a nonprofit public service organization founded in April 1977 by 21 charter members. Rolla was concerned that the history of Tarrant County’s Black citizens should be recognized during the celebrations. She found that none of the local universities or libraries held any significant material available to the public while important archival material existed in private collections.

We are deeply saddened over the loss of this community jewel, Jill Darden. She and her publication, Fort Worth Black Ne...
05/02/2026

We are deeply saddened over the loss of this community jewel, Jill Darden. She and her publication, Fort Worth Black News had an immeasureable impact on our community. She will be sorely missed.

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/04/27/fort-worth-black-news-founder-jill-darden-dies-at-52/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRiMQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_YIO_u25c3bhN2uz25pDlGo13a1zm4GXfHy4mj9WYTPMAJEgpsk3JkUSWFk_aem_UdwRoNb_jcyEll_Zk6Ps4Q

Darden established her newspaper in 1997 to spotlight local Black leaders, community issues and activities.

Juneteenth is almost here!!! You WANT to pic up this one of a kind design tee in honor of Ms. Opal's 100th birthday thi...
04/23/2026

Juneteenth is almost here!!! You WANT to pic up this one of a kind design tee in honor of Ms. Opal's 100th birthday this year!!! Get yours today at our pop up store!!! Click link below!!!

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04/14/2026

EPISODE 4 of "Know Your Hood" A lot with a rich history! The McDonald-Flint property.

Don't miss this!!!
03/13/2026

Don't miss this!!!

02/22/2026

The 13th Annual Lenora Rolla Juried Art Show now in progress through MARCH 22nd!

02/16/2026

EPISODE 2 of "Know Your Hood" - A place we all know and loved. Many thanks to the Wimbrey family for such wonderful memories!

Many thanks to NBC 5 for highlighting our organization.
02/16/2026

Many thanks to NBC 5 for highlighting our organization.

Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society has been committed to providing collecting, analyzing, organizing and preserving African American hist...

01/31/2026

YOUR voice recorded on a museum exhibit! Long time residents of Fort Worth, we're looking for YOU! To participate in this exhibit on Black Photojournalism, we need to hear from you by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026.

MANY, MANY THANKS to NBC DFW Channel 5 for our interview! There will be a segment on our organization and Historian Mrs....
01/22/2026

MANY, MANY THANKS to NBC DFW Channel 5 for our interview! There will be a segment on our organization and Historian Mrs. Lenora Rolla airing next month. The show is Talk Street with Vince Sims.

ATTENTION - If you have photos/stories about beloved photographer Calvin Littlejohn, please READ THIS.
01/16/2026

ATTENTION - If you have photos/stories about beloved photographer Calvin Littlejohn, please READ THIS.

Address

1020 E Humbolt Street
Fort Worth, TX
76104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(817) 332-6049

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