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“Blacks and whites and everybody socialized in this area because it was on the border of the whites
that lived in the neighborhood we just left [South Boulevard–Park Row Historic District] and the blacks
that lived north,” Don said. “This was kind of the mixing pot right in the middle.”
As we were heading into Two Podners for lunch, Jocelyn said, “Thank you guys for letting us show you
our city. It’s a beautiful city even though the history is not what we would have liked. But you have to
think about how much we have overcome since that time.”
Hidden in Plain Sight
The antihistorical myths of Dallas exceptionalism ignore the high costs of success in terms of racial and
social inequality. Dallas does have a history and it’s important to learn to understand the city’s present
and possible future. You cannot fully grasp the long‐term neglect of black and Hispanic neighborhoods
in the area without an understanding of Dallas’ widespread history of apartheid‐style racial politics.
All of the places we visited hide in plain sight. Even though Dallasites drive past these historic sites
every day, little is known or taught about them. The Pinkards are trying to change that, one tour at a
time.
If the goal of this city is unlimited growth, can Dallas afford to take a hard look at its racist past? Yet, as
gentrification and displacement remain ever‐present, the real question is, can it afford not to?
Hidden History DFW tours are offered twice a month on Saturdays, with a month‐long break during
the State Fair. Don and Jocelyn Pinkard also offer private tours that can be customized for groups of up
to 50 people.
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