Porvenir, Texas journeys into a dark chapter in American history, a chapter that led to many civilian casualties along the Texas border, from 1910 to 1920, a time of one of the worst, sustained episodes of racial violence in American history. “The Porvenir Massacre” stands out historically as a major incident that should not be forgotten. Yet, many have not heard of it outside of small circles in academia and among the descendants of some of the families that were the most impacted. This history, though well-documented, has yet to be widely disseminated and is absent from current curricula in the public education system.

Porvenir Texas – Outreach Guide