Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the unsuccessful attempt to integrate Mansfield schools. The community will remember that day and reflect on what we’ve learned from it at an event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The evening will include performances from the Timberview High School Choir, a presentation from the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, and readings from Mansfield Independent School District students.
Aug. 30, 1956: It’s a day seared into the mind of Pastor F.S. Moody, Sr. He’s among a group of Black teens who attempted to integrate Mansfield schools. They were met with hate and violence. CBS News Texas spoke to Pastor Moody in 2016…