VIP's of the Civil
Rights movement
Bill Clements
Made first republican governor since reconstruction in 1978
and decided to make the move towards conservatism.
Hector Garcia
Was the one that founded the G.I. forum that stood
for hispanic rights, and organized that veterans
should fight for several civil rights...
Raymond L. Telles
He was appointed the first Hispanic American to be
appointed governor in El Paso, and he was an
ambassador and chairman.
Raul A. Gonzales Jr.
He was a judge in Texas, and was officially one of the
first hispanics appointed to statewide office.
James Farmer
Formed CORE, and used opportunities like freedom
rides to end segregation peacefully.
Oveta Culp Hobby
Was the first secretary of the U.S. department
of health, education, and welfare, and was the first
directer of the Women's Army Corps.
Barbara Jordan
She is known for her open stance against the court
case of Richard Nixon, and was the first african
american women in the southern states to serve in congress.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Signed civil rights bills,
made it known he opposed segregation
James A. Baker
He was the secretary of state from 1989 - 1992, and
was the chief of staff in both Reagan and Bush administrations.
Lulu Belle Madison White
She quit her teaching post to contribute to the
NAACP, and one of her biggest fights was against
the infamous Jim Crow Laws.