The McCall Neighborhood Center and the Eastside Central Coalition will host the Third Annual Black History Tour on Saturday, February 7, offering residents an opportunity to learn more about El Paso’s Black history through guided bus tours across the city.
Tours will depart from the McCall Neighborhood Center, located at 3231 Wyoming Avenue, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Additional departures are scheduled throughout the day at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Organizers say the tour highlights the lives and contributions of influential Black figures connected to the region’s history, including educator and civil rights leader Estine Davis, community advocate Jethro Hills, physician Dr. Lawrence Nixon, educator Leona Ford Washington, and early 20th-century figure Henry O. Flipper.
The event is jointly presented by the McCall Neighborhood Center and the Eastside Central Coalition as part of ongoing efforts to preserve and share local Black history during Black History Month.
Community members interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance. Additional information and reservations are available through event organizer Gregg Davis.
