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Community criticizes Juneteenth museum planning and calls for inclusive selection process after Historical Foundation press conference

City of Galveston City Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary

A Juneteenth Alliance member told the council the Galveston Historical Foundation held an Oct. 16 press conference that excluded community stakeholders; the commenter urged a fair, transparent selection process for the master-plan and selection committee.

During the public‑comment period at the Nov. 13 Galveston City Council meeting, Sam Samuel Collins III criticized what he described as "secret" planning and exclusionary practices related to Juneteenth museum planning and urged a transparent selection process for the master plan.

Collins said the October 16 press conference by the Galveston Historical Foundation left many community members out of the…

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