Gov. Abbott says Texas will stop observing César Chávez Day amid abuse allegations – Houston Public Media
A sign for Cesar Chavez Boulevard in downtown Dallas. The legacy of Chavez, known for decades as a…
Houston’s César Chávez march is canceled amid sexual assault allegations against the late civil rights leader – Houston Public Media
AP Photo/Richard Drew Cesar Chavez, civil rights advocate and United Farm Workers founder, is shown in this June…
Harris County settles $1.25 million federal lawsuit from special needs teen’s beating death inside jail – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media Asa Garcia, Fred Harris’ sister, stands with her family outside of the…
Jesse Jackson’s legacy inspires Dallas students at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson made several visits to North Texas over the years, including a visit to…
Houston leaders remember Rev. Jesse Jackson as civil rights icon and personal mentor
HOUSTON – For generations of Americans, Rev. Jesse Jackson wasn’t just a civil rights leader he was a…
Local leaders honor Reverend Jesse Jackson’s civil rights legacy
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Local civil rights leaders say Reverend Jesse Jackson was one of the civil rights…
Hello Houston (February 17, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s show, we’re joined by Mary Ellen O’Toole, a former FBI senior…
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
On Tuesday, Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones issued a statement mourning the death of civil rights…
Dallas exhibit links Mandela and MLK legacies – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
An interactive exhibition at the African American Museum in Dallas is highlighting the parallel legacies of Nelson Mandela…
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (February 9, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” NAACP Houston president Bishop James Dixon…
Hello Houston (February 9, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Bishop James Dixon II, president of…
Texas warns schools of possible state takeover over student protests, appoints misconduct enforcer – Houston Public Media
About a thousand of McCallum High School students protest against ICE during the National Day of Action Walk…