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Celebrating Houston’s Latino Icons: Johnny Mata, Civil Rights Watchdog And Champion Of Police Reform

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 25, 2020 · Johnny Mata has dedicated more than half his life fighting against police brutality in Houston’s communities of color.

Tags Hispanic Heritage Month joe campos torres Johnny Mata latino icons latinx icons LULAC Tony Diaz

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Greater Houston Coalition For Justice Recognizes State Board Of Education For Course On Mexican-American History

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 17, 2018 · Johnny Mata, the groups’s presiding officer, says the course is a ‘major step forward’

Tags Donna Bahorich hisd houston Johnny Mata mexican american Robert Gallegos sylvester turner

The pallbearers were greeted by a priest before entering the Holy Name Catholic Church, located north of downtown Houston.

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Houstonians Fill Northside Church For Josue Flores’ Funeral

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 25, 2016 · Relatives, elected officials and Houstonians who felt shocked by the crime filled the Holy Name Catholic Church.

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Posted on December 9, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Federal lawsuit filed against city of Houston due to lack of Hispanic representation on city council

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 5, 2022 · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions. 

Tags houston city council lawsuit LULAC minorities

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LULAC creates hotline for voters to report acts of intimidation, suppression

Sangoule Diop

Posted on November 3, 2022 · Some voters have reported being told to go to the wrong polling location, receiving false mailers, and not receiving absentee ballots.

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Posted on October 11, 2022 · Looking at Hispanic American culture and its influence in the United States.

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