Black Dallas: Hallowed Ground - (Ep04) Alpha and the Northern Farmlands

Discover the hidden history of North Dallas and Addison in this eye-opening exploration of the area around Preston and Alpha Road, an intersection that quietly holds the legacy of the once-thriving, unincorporated Black community of Alpha, Texas.

This video uncovers the rich past buried beneath the rapid development of the city. From the humble Mt. Pisgah Church to the historic White Rock Chapel of Addison and White Rock Cemetery, we trace the stories of the first generation of free Black Texans who worked this land, built churches, and laid down roots long before Dallas grew into the bustling metropolis it is today.

Though Alpha was officially absorbed by the city in 1987, the legacy of its residents endures. Many locals pass through its shadow daily without realizing their deep historical significance—like the reconstructed church in Addison and the sacred cemetery tucked behind apartments, where generations of African American families rest, some born before the Civil War.

These landmarks are all that remain of a vibrant freedmen's community, and their stories offer a powerful reminder of resilience, faith, and heritage in the face of erasure and urban expansion.

Join us as we shine a light on this essential chapter of Dallas history—one that deserves to be remembered and honored.

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Special thanks to

Remembering Black Dallas
https://rememberingblackdallas.org/

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church
http://dallasmtpisgah.org/

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