VIP'S OF CIVIL RIGHTS

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VIP'S OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Henry B Gonzales

He was the first Mexican American representing Texas in congress.

He served 18 years in congress.

He represented the 20ht congressman of Texas.

Oveta Culp Hobby

She was the secretary of the U.S department of health

She fought for women's rights.

She was the first director of WOC.

Lyndon B. Johnson

He made the 1965 voting act.

He made the Civil Rights act from 1964.

He was the 36th U.S president.

Lulu Belle Madison White

She was named as the president of the Houston chapter of the National Association.

She was dedicated to get rid of Jim Crow Laws.

She was a civil rights activist.

James A Baker

He played a significant role in Nixon's reelection.

He was the United States secretary of the treasury.

He was the chief of staff in the white house,

Barbara Jordan

Barbara Jordan is one of the most important activist.

She set the bar for congress.

She is the first African American from the south to be elected in the senate.

Raul A. Gonzalez JR.

He was the judge for the 103rd judicial district.

He was the first Mexican American in the court.

He was an attorney for the Southern District of Texas

Raymond L Telles

He worked at the United States Department of Justice.

He was the first American Mexican mayor.

He was Chairman of the EEOC.

James Farmer

He was a civil rights leader.

He created CORE.

He was a civil rights activist.

Hector Garcia

He fought for American Mexican rights

He was a solider in WW2

He created the GI forum

Bill Clements

Bill Severed as a deputy

He was governor of Texas

He was Chairman of the board of governors.