Right from the start, Emancipation Park aimed to tell the story of freedom. In 1872, when the park was founded, that story was about pride and rejoicing among the city's Black residents.
Amber Elliott is an Arts + Society Writer at the Houston Chronicle. She focuses on topics related to art, philanthropy, culture, and education, exploring the intersections of beauty, fashion, and architecture within society. Amber's work has been featured in notable publications including the San Antonio Express-News, Vogue, and Yahoo News.







