Two organizations born in Corpus Christi helped lay the groundwork for civil rights progress across the United States — and as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, their work continues.
While many Americans associate the civil rights movement with leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or John Lewis, change was already taking root in South Texas long before those nationwide movements gained momentum.
“I mean there were signs that said no Mexican allowed, barber shops and beauty shops and restaurants were segregated,” Nick Adame, LULAC Council 1 President, said…