Immigration to Texas
Africa
About the country
The Africans went through a lot such as over population, high taxes, and low wages. As the Africans progressed to Texas most entered as slaves. Because they wanted land, they came to Texas. The majority of them settled the forks of the Midland Valley,Frisco and Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroads within the years of 1836-1945. Names of significant immigrants to Texas are Pompeo Compini, Joe Grasso, and Josephine Luchese.
Foods
Rice And Fish
There is Rice, Fish, and any vegetables needed tossed together to make this beautiful dish.
Abacha Salads
It is prepared with Cassava and Ugba which is made from oil bean seeds.
Plantain Pancake
Its usually made for highly intense athletes. 2/3 of the ingredients are made from protein.
Customs/holidays
Juneteenth
It is celebrated to show Africans have been released from slavery. The day it was originally created was June 19, 1865.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The way that Martin Luther King Jr. impacted America was equally to how he impacted African-Americans. It helped them gain inspiration on what they should do.
Day of Reconcilation
On December 16 is the great day of significance because of great historical events that have taken place there.