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The Story of Civil Rights in Houston

Posted on · On this, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we remember the March on Washington from 50 years ago, and Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered in front of more than a quarter million civil rights supporters. The speech, and that march, have become defining moments of the civil rights era. Back in […]

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Houston Matters for Thursday, August 29, 2013

Posted on · This week’s festivities marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washingtongot us thinking: what would cause Houstonians to march? Sure, we have our share of marches, rallies, and protests. But not as many, it would seem, as other big cities, and usually not with the turnout you may find elsewhere. It would seem we’re […]