An exhibition chronicling nearly a century of civil rights resilience by the League of United Latin American Citizens, highlighting landmark victories and ongoing advocacy.
The LULAC History Exhibition is running at the Houston Public Library's Central Library, on the first floor of the Jesse H. Jones building. It opened on September 19 and stays up through October 31, so you've got plenty of time to catch it.
The display chronicles nearly a century of civil rights work by the League of United Latin American Citizens, which was founded in 1929. It follows the organization's pursuit of justice through several landmark victories, starting with the 1954 Hernandez v. Texas U.S. Supreme Court win. From there, it moves to President Kennedy's 1963 visit to Houston and the 1957 'Little School of the 400,' which LULAC National President Felix Tijerina championed, inspired by Isabel Verver, then a 17-year-old high school student in Ganado, Texas. The exhibition spans those mid-century milestones and carries through to the ongoing fight for immigration reform, honoring 98 years of advocacy under the motto 'All for One and One for All.'
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It's organized by LEAP (Latino Educational Archival Programs), and the whole thing is free to visit. If you're around downtown, it's an easy stop at the Central Library on the first floor.
Date
5 October – 31 October
09:00
Price
Free
Recommended Age
+14 years
