EQUAL BUT SEPARATED
HISTORY OF THE DESEGREGATION OF TEXARKANA SCHOOLS

Born from the railroad boom in a region settled with slavery, Texarkana’s location in both Texas and Arkansas has produced a unique history desegregating two races in two states over two decades.
SEE THE SCHOOLS
See historical photos of Black and white schools on both sides of the state line as well as the 1955 Texarkana College riot.
HEAR THE STORIES
Read full transcripts of interviews with Texarkana citizens who were students and teachers during integration.
EQUAL BUT SEPARATED
To contribute your story or photos to this project or to ask any related questions, please contact Katherine Anne Doan at katherinedoan@utexas.edu.