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An introduction to how Texas became a crucial battleground during the civil rights era. Historian Andrew Torget highlights the brave efforts of African-American and Mexican-American leaders who fought discrimination after World War II—winning landmark legal victories, securing voting rights, and reshaping the nation. You’ll be introduced to groups like L.U.L.A.C and the N.A.A.C.P. and leaders like Henry Gonzalez, Heman Sweatt, and Barbara Jordan and discover how Texans helped lead the movement for equality across America.

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