Rescheduled Groundbreaking for African-American Memorial Set to Honor History and Resilience in Fort Bend County

A long-awaited tribute to African-American history and resilience in Fort Bend County is set to break ground this summer, with a rescheduled groundbreaking ceremony slated for August 24, 2024. The ceremony will mark the commencement of construction for a $10 million African-American Memorial at Bates Allen Park in Kendleton, Texas, a project that has garnered bipartisan support and will stand as a testament to the area’s rich and tumultuous history.