Tag Archives: segregation
Freeport’s East End Began in Segregation and Will End with Displacement
A federal lawsuit accuses Port Freeport of threatening residents of a minority community with eminent domain and coercing them into selling their property.
In 1930, Freeport’s white leaders established a “negro district” perched on the edge of what would eventually become one of the nation’s largest deepwat...Read More
‘Don’t Be Afraid to Break Some Eggs,’ Austin Mayor Tells New Anti-Racist Task Force
Steve Adler said the task force will focus on institutional racism, rather than individual attitudes.
“Don’t be afraid to break some eggs,” Mayor Adler instructed task force leaders during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. “And don’t be afraid to...Read More
The Fight for Fair Housing
Two lawsuits are dragging Texas—and maybe the whole country—closer to the goal of integrated neighborhoods.
Two lawsuits are dragging Texas—and maybe the whole country—closer to the goal of integrated neighborhoods....Read More
Segregation Texas Style
Texas metro areas have some of the highest levels of segregation in the nation, causing many Latinos to face economic and educational inequality....Read More
Observer Radio Episode 75: Texas Football’s Journey Out of Segregation
Writer Jessica Luther examines the history of racial segregation in Texas football and the city of Austin. ...Read More
Forward Motion
Charlie Strong and Texas football's long journey out of segregation.
At a university haunted by a history of racial segregation, all eyes are now on Charlie Strong....Read More