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VIP's of civil rights movement
The civil rights movement saw significant contributions from various influential figures. Raymond L. Telles broke barriers as the first Mexican American mayor of El Paso and served as chairman of equal employment.
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VIP's of civil rights movement Raymond L . Telles He was the chairman of equal employment Raymond was the first Mexican American
mayor of El Paso. Barbra Jordan Barbra served in U.S congress served in Texas state senate Oveta Culp Hobby second women to hold a cabinet post led women's army corps through WWll Bill Clements He owned the world's largest
drilling company Clements served as the first Republican
governor since the reconstruction. Hector Garcia Founded American G.I Forum He was an organizer for veterans to fight for medical and educational benefits. James Farmer worked to bring an end towards racial segregation. He founded CORE Lulu Belle Madison White She resigned from teaching to put all her time into NAACP she was apart of the National Association for the advancement for colored people. Raul A. Gonzalez Jr. Raul was the first hispanic appointed to office. he served as a judge for TX James A. Baker III He was a secretary of state. Baker served as chief or staff for
two presidents Lyndon B. Johnson He signed the Civil Rights Act 36th President from Tx
