A Guide to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay
Competition Archive, 1996-
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UT Barbara Jordan
Historical Essay Competition |
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UT Barbara Jordan
Historical Essay Competition Archive |
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1996- |
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Abstract |
Essays authored by high
school students and submitted to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay
Competition: The African Americans in Texas, Past and Present, as well as
material about the annual competition which is administered by the University
of Texas at Austin. |
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OCLC No. |
38058282 |
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Accession No. |
96-111; 97-107; 98-133; 99-125; 2000-65; 2001-075;
2002-085; 2003-051; 2008-226; 2009-102; 2010-103; 2011-100; 2012-113 |
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3 ft. |
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English. |
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Dolph Briscoe Center for American
History, The University of Texas at Austin |
Essays authored by high school students and submitted to the UT
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: The African Americans in Texas,
Past and Present, as well as material about the annual competition which is
administered by the University of Texas at Austin.
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Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996. |
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Contests--History--Texas. |
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Afro-Americans--Texas--History.
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UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive, 1996-, Dolph
Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1996 |
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| 3G135 |
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"African Americans Past and Present and Their Voting
Rights Struggle," by
Crystal Brackens |
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"A Torch in the Darkness," by
Crystal Brackens |
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"The Nation," by
Kassandra Burgess |
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"Heman Marion Sweatt and Sweatt vs. Painter," by
Darrick Chang |
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"Miss Dorothy Ingram, A Great Contributor to the
Intellectual and Cultural Life in the Port Arthur Community," by
Courtney E. Charles |
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"Barbara Jordan: An Outstanding and Dynamic Woman of
Texas," by
Monnika LeDawn Dean |
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"A Contribution to Education: Ervin and Jean Perry,"
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Valerie Finnegan |
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"Unity: The Key to Achievement," by
Adam J. Foraker |
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"The Social Aspects of the African American in Texas,
Past and Present," by
Angel Forwar |
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"A Biography of Calvin Williams," by
James Monet Jackson |
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"The Changing Face of Deep Ellum and It's Effect on
the African American in Texas," by
Nakiya Jones |
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"Dare to Dream," by
TyRonda Leake |
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"Scott Joplin: A Noted Composer," by
Malie Malunchuk |
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"Barbara Jordan: Memorable Legacy," by
Scott McArthur |
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"African American Newspapers in the Austin Community,"
by
Shana Mikels |
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"The NAACP," by
Angelica E. Navarro |
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"Black Women of Texas," by
Jennifer Peterson |
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"Barbara Jordan's Brain Power," by
Carrie Rogers |
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"Charlton-Pollard High School," by
Dennetta Starks |
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"African Americans in Politics: From Slave to
Statesman," by
Joseph Q. Stevens |
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"Integration in Progress: The Struggle in Midland
Independent School District," by
Ruth Wallace |
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"A Ransom for his People," by
Richard Williams, Jr. |
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"The Impact of the NAACP: Past and Present," by
Cynthia Wong |
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"The Invisible Men," by
Angela Zoch |
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Brochure and Program, 1996 |
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Poster, 1996 |
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On Campus, April 10, 1996 |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
1997 |
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| 3G135 |
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List of regional winners |
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"The Buffalo Soldiers in Texas," by
Charles M. Blakely |
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"Reverend Jacob Fontaine," by
Paul M. Botello |
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"Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: Making a Difference in
Outer Space," by
Camille A Buffalo |
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"Wilhelmina Delco: Worthy of Praise," by
MaryAnne Cole |
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| 3G136 |
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"The Freeman Family, Pioneers of African American
Businesses in Port Arthur," by
Danyel C. Crout |
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"Distinguished Dignity: A Tribute to Viola Coleman,"
by
Cassie K. Goodin |
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"Wilhelmina Delco: The Pursuit for Better Education,"
by
Ryan M. Graf |
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"Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Citizen of Our
Time," by
Steve Hoberman |
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"Wilhelmina Delco: Spokeswoman for Education," by
Sarah K. Israel |
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"The Renaming of West South Street to MLK Drive," by
LaShonda M. Malrey |
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"Celebrations' Celebrations," by
Elianna J. Marziani |
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"Advocates for the Cluster System," by
Dani M. Morris |
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"Barbara Jordan: An Unprecedented Legacy," by
Harry Y. Oh |
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"Black Texan Athletes: Their Struggles, Efforts, and
Accomplishments," by
Nicole M. Paisely |
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"Dr. Charles C. Andrews," by
Ryan A. Peters |
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"A Legacy Continues: Achievement Against the Odds," by
John P. Porter |
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"Antioch: A Living Document of Texas History," by
Alene S. Riley |
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"No Longer Invisible," by
Demetria B. Smith |
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"Agreed Judgement and Implementation," by
Jennifer E. Traxel |
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"Captain Lovie White: The Portrait of a Hero," by
Natalie A. Vasquez |
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"Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: A Man to be Admired," by
Regan K. Vignon |
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"African American Schools in Austin," by
Teresa A. Watkins |
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"A Light within the Darkness," by
Erik J. Welsh |
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"African American 'First' in Houston Past and
Present," by
Andre-Ali R. Williams |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
1998 |
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| 3G136 |
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List of regional winners |
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"Dr. Mae Allison Johnson Jackson: A Life Dedicated to
Serving Others Socially and Economically," by
Jimmy L. Abram |
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"Angela Shelf Medearis," by
Katie R. Assad |
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"Early African American Educators in Dallas," by
Madeline Banks |
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"Barbara Jordan," by
Krystal M. Billings |
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"'The Unforgotten Inspiration' of Dr. Joseph A.
Chatman," by
Kiecha D. Brooks |
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"The Buffalo Soldiers: Trailblazers of Texas and the
Western Frontier," by
Camille A. Buffalo |
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"The African American in Longview," by
James Draper |
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"The African American Woman in Texas: Past and
Present," by
Angel J. Forward |
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"The Innovator," by
Christi C. Godfrey |
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"Influential Women," by
Zandra Hadnot |
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"Leadership: An Inspirational Leader in the World of
Nursing," by
Stephanie R. Hilliard |
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"Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Person," by
Mohamad F. Jahangiri |
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"Mack Hopkins and the Tuskegee Experience," by
Tiffani M. Johnson |
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"Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rahad - Two
African-American Women from Houston: Their Achievements," by
Angie J. Lehnert |
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"Emma Massey: A Present Link to the Past," by
Marcos R. Leyva |
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"Huston-Tillotson College: A Monument of Education,"
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Amy W. Lin |
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"Bessie Coleman: The Skies are not Segregated," by
Maile R. Malnchuk |
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"George Washington Carver Junior/Senior High School:
Alive and Well," by
Ashley D. Miller |
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"Alma Marshall: Woman of Integrity, Tenacity, and
Vision," by
Stephanie P. Mullins |
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"Roosevelt Leaks: An Austin Hero," by
Mary D. Nguyen |
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"Sometimes David Slays Goliath," by
Joseph W. Pleasant |
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"The Ghost of Austin's Blues," by
Jennifer J. Steinhausen |
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"Chuck Landy: A Blessing to San Antonio," by
Bonnie J. Wampler |
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"One Last Look," by
Kristina M. Bicking |
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Brochure,
1998 |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
1999 |
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"Garlington Jerome Sutton: A Political First Among
Equals," by
Alan Alvarado |
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"The Integrity of a Family," by
Portia Bettis |
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"Thurgood Marshall and the Fight for Equality," by
Earnest Bracey, Jr. |
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"Accepting No Barriers: A Tribute to Margorie Titus,"
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Kathryn Burke |
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"Josie Briggs Hall: Healing with Verse," by
Marie Delahoussaye |
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"Mamie McKnight: Historian of the 21st Century," by
RonAmber T. Deloney |
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"Pride and Joy in the Theater," by
Neil U. Desai |
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"Voice of Justice: Mr. James Bradford," by
Poppy Goodin |
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"The Controversy of the Confederate Battle Flag at Lee
High School," by
Cody Hansen |
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"Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr.: Making a Difference in
Dallas," by La Toya D. Harris |
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"Milestones of the Dallas NAACP Branch and Youth
Council," by Aubrey C. Hooper |
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"Mickey Leland: Advocate of the Impoverished," by
Devin Bernard Jones |
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"A Silence of Unsung Heroes," by Bertha
Jones |
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"In Search of a Dream," by Amel Khirieh |
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"The Grey Ghost: A Tribute to Blues in Central Texas,"
by Adrian Kubala |
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"Clarksville: The Birthplace of Freedom," by Eric
Lam |
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"M.J. Anderson: The Practical Visionary," by Victor
Lindsay |
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"The Tyler Rose," by Sarah Lucas |
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"Bob Ray Sanders: Crusader for the Cause," by Puja
Maewal |
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"William Madison McDonald: A Banker and Political
Trailblazer for African-Americans," by Ryan Pugliano |
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"African-American Education in Borger, Texas," by
Dayna Purcell |
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"Clarksville," by Ariel Rideout |
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"Blacks in the Military: The Precursors of Racial
Advancement," by Melody Smith |
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"The Plight for Education: The Ripple That Commenced
the Wave," by Jean Usen |
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"Education Sees No Color," by Kimberly
Weiderhold |
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"From Struggle to Triumph: The Life Experiences and
Achievements of Mrs. Charles E. White," by Frieda Wiley |
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"The Grey Ghost: A True Austin Legend," by Matthew
Wise |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2000 |
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Winner's Catalog |
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"Percy E. Sutton: A Civil Rights Entrepreneur," by
Alan Alvarado |
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"David Robinson: The Goliath of Giving," by Nirav
Amin |
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"Kwanzaa: A Cultural Holiday," by Laura
Atkinson |
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"Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson," by Lea
Bardy |
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"The African American in Texas - Past and Present:
Taking a Stand in History, The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce," Katrina
Monique Brackens |
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"Ada Simond: Remembering Things Past," by Darice
Chang |
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"Bill Pickett: Trailblazer among Black Celebrities,"
Steven Chang |
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"Turning Points in History: The Barbara Jordan Story,"
by Janis Cooper |
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"Thelma Joyce White: Opening Doors at Texas Western at
El Paso," by Lorraine V. Flanagan |
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"The Phoenix," by Colin Gillens |
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"William Madison McDonald: An Icon for our
Generation," by Sara Godoy |
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"An Irreplaceable Society Member," by Amy
Haines |
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"A Lifeline for Business: Midland Black Chamber of
Entrepreneurs, Inc.," by Don Ho |
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"Bob Snead: Renaissance Man," by Carly Rose
Jackson |
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"Commissioner John Wiley Price: 'The Voice of
Dallas'," by Livenia Jackson |
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"The African American in Texas Past and Present," by
Crystal Lopez |
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"Barbara Jordan: Influencing the Hearts of a Region
and a Nation," by Amit Mehta |
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"Eddie Bernice Johnson: 'The Black Caucus Whip'," by
Rosario Mendez |
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"Hendrick Arnold," by Sara Paz |
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"Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Erin Porter |
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"Ora Williams: Strength of a Survivor," by Amber
Ramirez |
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"Gracious Texans," by Steven Rodriguez |
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"From Slavery to Equality," by Zachary
Stenzler |
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"African-Americans in Texas: Bob Ray Sanders," by
Natalie Tennison |
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"History in the Making," by Veronica
Turner |
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"James Mardis: The Eloquence of Community," by James
Sulak |
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"Greater Ideal Baptist Church: Reaching Out to Create
Harmony," by Heidi Toomsalu |
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"Jacob Fontaine," by Jenny B. Wells |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2001 |
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"African-American Settlements (Neighborhood)," by
Tiffani D. Beck |
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"A Few Good Man and an Unknown Legacy," by Jordan
Claus |
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"Frontiers in History: The Heman Sweatt Story," by Janis
Cooper |
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"It takes a Church," by Erin Evans |
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"Otis Hopkins: Community Leader in El Paso," by Armida
Giselle Flores |
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"The Freedman's Bureau," by Earl Lee Gants
III |
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"The Steps that Complete a Journey," by Jason
Garcia |
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"Ruby Morris: Modern Day Brave," James
Hershberger |
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"Barbara Jordan: The Past that Made a Difference for Our
Future," by Synthia Hickman |
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"James Farmer and the American Civil Rights Movement,"
by Daniel Holman |
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"Texas and Its Destiny," by Heather Junod |
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"Mamie Williams: An Influence without End," by Kristin
Kalich |
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"Helen Price: Lessons Learned from Teaching," by
Kimberly Lange |
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"Texas' Buffalo Soldiers," by Graham
Lasseter |
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"The Influence of African-Americans in South Texas," by
Whitney A. McCarthy |
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"A Lifetime of Achievement: Barbara Jordan," by Ashley
Manning |
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"John Biggers: An Artist to Remember," by Jessica
Martinez |
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"A Walk in the Clouds: The Success of African-Americans
in Houston's Fifth Ward," by Alfonso Morales, Jr. |
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"Fight for a New Republic," by Ami Patel |
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"Heman Marion Sweatt: Struggle for Equality in
Education," by Ranita Patel |
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"Frontier to Equality: The Civil Rights Act of 1964," by
Mary Pilson |
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"Tanglewood Forest, An Experiment in Diversity," by Joe
Pollard |
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"Maggie Cornelius: Portrait of Perfection," by Stephanie
Scott |
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"Saluting Fort Worth's Black Pilots of World War II," by
Cicily l. Smith |
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"It Can be Done," by Zachary Stenzler |
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"Mrs. Joyce Ann Brown," by Rachel Thompson |
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"The African-American in Texas: Past and Present," by
Nicole Marie Vance |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2002 |
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| 3G143 |
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"Black Art," by Lillian Barry |
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"Matthew Gaines: Man with a Vision," by Rachel
Berry |
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"Archie Lee Price: Father, Minister, and Teacher," by
Shomari Black |
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"Brothers in Harmony: The Influence of Afro-Cuban Music
in South Texas," by Jordan Claus |
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"James Farmer: Visionary Texan," by Jessica
Coburn |
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"The Most Significant Male Role Model in my Community,
Senator Royce West," by Ashley Deshay Cooper |
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"A Path to Equality," by Laura Nicole
Cummings |
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"David Robinson: Not Just an NBA Star," by Janell
Davila |
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"A Place to Call Home," by Erin Evans |
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"An Ill-Fitting Monument: The Tribute to William Jones,"
by Maggie Galbraith |
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"Bessie Coleman: A High Flying Legacy," by Jameslon
Knowles |
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"Parthenia Archer: Profile of an African-American
Educator," by Whitney A. McCarthy |
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"The Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers:
Protectors of Fort Davis," by Barbara McNealy |
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"Whitney M. Young and the Dallas Urban League," by
Vanessa Mendez |
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"Primary Colors: Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon's Fight to
Eliminate the White Primary," by Stacey Moore |
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"In Unity, Strength," by Patrick Nance |
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"From Texas Dust to Ivy Leagues," by Mary
Pilson |
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"The Integration of Wichita Falls Public High Schools,
by Tiffaney Robinson |
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"The Buffalo Soldiers: Heroism without Recognition," by
Gerald Roebuck, II |
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"Civil Rights Act of 1964," by Austin Sears |
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"The History of the Clarksville Neighborhood of Austin,
Texas," by Matthew Sibley |
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"Midnight Train to Georgia: the Journey of the
African-American Railroad Sleeping Car Employees" by Cicily L.
Smith |
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"Justice at Last: Clearing the Name of Henry D.
Flipper," by Jessica Smith |
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"The Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Fort Worth African
American Community: Past and Present," by Brittany J. Steward |
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"Robert Lewis Gilbert: First in Line," by Charlandria L.
Stewart |
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"Queen Bess: Defying the Odds," by Abby
Turner |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2003 |
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| 3G223 |
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"African Americans That Made a Difference," by Carlos
Alonzo |
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"Happy Hill Farm Academy," by Laura Barber |
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"The Modern Day Moses," by Nicole Barnett |
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"'Making Something From Nothing'--the Life and Works of
Felix 'Fox' Harris," by Elizabeth Chapman |
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"Bishop T.D. Jakes a Great African American," by Gerald
Davis III |
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"The Dallas Bluesmen," by Pannel Egboh |
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"Influence Beyond This World," by Adriane
Falk |
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"It Takes Two: the Lives of Service of James and Robbyne
Hocker Fuller," by Jashe Fuller |
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"Berle Handcox: Much More Than a Man," by Jordan
Handcox |
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"La Lucha Negra…The African American Legacy of the San
Antonio Area," by Courtney Harris |
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"A Love for This Nation," by Alicia Harvard |
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"The Minister of Diversity: the Voice of Cecil
Williams," by Mark Hershberger |
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"Courage in the Face of Segregation: the Story of Mittie
Pullam," by Whitney McCarthy |
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"The Tyler Rose," by Kimberly Melton |
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"Heman Marion Sweatt: The Man, The Fight, The Legacy,"
by Somala Muhammed |
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"Volma Oyerton: How One Man's Spine Stiffened Those of
Others," by Meredith Mullins |
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"African-American Cowboys in Texas: Their Struggle
Through Weather, Duty, and Prejudice," by Megan Rhoads |
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"Two Tall Texans: A Legacy of Protest and Service," by
Christina Rodriguez |
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"Claude Black: A Man of Leadership, Integrity, and
Character," by Danetta Simpson |
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"A Class Action: L. Clifford Davis and the Integration
Crisis of Mansfield High," by Cicily Smith |
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"Philanthropy in Black Enterprise: Dallas' Comer
Cottrell Leads the Way for Higher Education," by Whitney Teal |
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"Kenneth Kemp a.k.a. Superman," by Ashton
Thurston |
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"Without Heart, There Is No Home," by Dinh
Vuong |
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"Taking Credit for Our Past: the Burning of Bragg
Williams," by Dusty Wood |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2004 |
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| 3G223 |
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"Encountering the Reality of War on Two Fronts:
Exploring Racial Discrimination and Segregation During the Vietnam War," by
Aida Balcha |
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"More Than A Cup of Coffee," by Ashley Boaz |
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"The African American in Texas: Judge L. Clifford
Davis," by Deborah Boone |
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"The Evolution of the Texas Education System," by Adam
Castaneda |
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"The Lengthened Shadow of One Man: The Price Family's
Commitment to their Community from Generation to Generation," by Elizabeth
Chapman |
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"The Multicultural Realm of Education," by Ashley
Gaston |
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"The African American in Texas: Past and Present," Texas
Southern University, by Roshonda Gibbs |
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"Major Morris Shepherd: A Mentor," by Diana N.
Gonzalez |
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"Contributions of the African-American Community," by
Derek Green |
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"Fifty Years After Brown v. Board of Education: Rev.
William A. Lawson's View That Segregation is Alive and Well in Houston's Public
Schools," by Lucia Elizabeth Guillory |
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"The Closing of Carver Junior-Senior High School: The
End of a Way of Life," by Elise Hilgemeier |
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"The Brown v. Board of Education Decision Fifty Years
Later: Exchanging Equality for Unity; Exploring New Ways to Achieve Racial
Unity," by Todd Holt |
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"Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and the
Desegregation of Midland Schools," by Jennifer Kreuz |
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"Dr. Viola Coleman: The Barbara Jordan of West Texas,"
by Stephanie Krol |
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"The Life of a Living Legend," by Christopher
McCoy |
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"Music of a Lifetime," by Mercedes McIntosh |
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"Juneteenth: Our Celebration of Freedom," by Brian
Murray |
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"Thurgood Marshall: A Revolution of His Own," by Alicea
Parker |
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"Forgotten Pioneers of Desegregation," by Amelia
Popham |
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"Education Reformation," by Erica Tello |
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"Black Suffrage and Texas Politics," by Sherry Michelle
Thomas |
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"Heman Sweatt: The Human Bulldozer," by Ashton
Thurston |
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"Hendrick Arnold: Great Hero of the Past and Present,"
by Adriana Villarreal |
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"How Tyler Independent School District Stayed Segregated
Until 16 Years After Brown v. Board of Education, And Its Repercussions," by
Anthony Chris Williams |
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"Integration of a Little Town," by Kara Wren |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2005 |
| box |
| 3G113 |
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Invitation, event schedule, list of regional winners
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"The Effects of the Voting
Rights Act of 1965" by Austin Bullock |
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"Texas Black Seminoles
Past, Present and Future" by Matthew Chatman |
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"Past Struggles for a
Strong Future: The African American Female in Texas" by Collier Dallas
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"Consent of the
Governed" by Marie Diamond |
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"Not Another Strike
Out" by Crystal Donahue |
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"The African American in
Texas: Past and Present" by Megan DuBois |
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"The Civil Rights Leaders
in Galveston" by Samantha Elliff |
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"A Tribute to the Titanic
Quest for Freedom by One Exemplary African American Texan" by Mark Fisher
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"Scott Joplin" by
Heath Gardenhire |
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"John Brewer: Father of
Black Texas History" by Jeremy Henschen |
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"Express – What Words Can
Only Symbolize" by Jessica Hernandez |
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"Voting Rights Act of
1965" by Trista Hines |
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"A Man of Dedication:
Matthew Gaines" by Andre Huynh |
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"'And their works do follow them' Jackson v. McDonald:
The Landmark Decision that Forever Changed Lamar University" by
Christopher Jackson |
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"African Americans in
Texas: Past and Present" by Darren Jackson |
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"Modest and Quiet
Firsts" by Jamie King |
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"Influence of an Artist: An
Essay on John Thomas Biggers" by Chelsey LeBlanc |
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"Guilty of Being Black: The
Tulia, Texas Drug Bust" by Porsche McIntosh |
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"The Impact of African
Americans in Texas" by Sir Norman Melancon |
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"The African American in
Texas: Past and Present" by Christa Price |
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"The Cowboy: A Texan and
African-American Tradition" by Vanessa Reynolds |
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"Mickey Leland: Above the
Average Civil Rights Activist" by Justin Simbulan |
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"The Fight for
Equality" by Natalie Swanner |
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"Best in the Medical
Field" by Sherry Thomas |
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"In Pursuit of
Excellence" by Ashton Thurston |
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"The Voting Rights Act of
1965 in West Texas" by Vincent Tran |
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"Heman Marion Sweatt – The
Man who Paved the Way for Others" by Liska Vallejo |
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"The Role of the Buffalo
Soldier in Settling and Protecting Texas" by Kristin Woods |
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"He who worked to put
library cards into the hands of others: The First African American Mayor of
Houston" by Stern Yeh |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of
regional winners,
2005-2006 |
| box |
| 3G113 |
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"Small-Town Hero" by
Allyssa Boatright |
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"Power in Music" by
Jose Carranco |
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"Home Cookin’: The Texas
Perspective on School Desegregation" by Marie Diamond |
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"Artememisa Bowden: A World
of Difference" by Audrey Fischer |
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"Through Sweatt &
Toil" by Will Harpham |
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"Through Triumphs and
Struggles: A Man Who Made a Difference" by Morgan Hopson |
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"Rev. Claude Black: Our Civil
Rights Leader" by Jessica Kemp |
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"Doris Miller: A Past and
Present Symbol of the Allegiance of Black America to the United States of
America" by Stephanie Catherine Krol |
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"The African American of
Texas" by Patrick Lewis |
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"The Impact of the Church on
the Black Community" by Allison McDonald |
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"Two of a Kind: An African
American Impact on Memphis, Texas, Schools" by Porsche McIntosh
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"21st Century Renaissance
Woman" by Rachelle Molina |
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"Karen McAfee: Influential
Past and Present" by Jeehyun Park |
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"Azie Taylor Morton’s Dynamic
Journey" by Kathryn Popham |
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"The Black Resurrector"
by Ahmad Qamar |
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"The Fight for the Right to
Fight: The Black Struggle for Equality in the Military Tradition of Texas and
the Greater United States" by Britta Redwood |
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"Mr. Harold Abney: A
Community Builder" by Daniel Sanders |
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"Congress Woman Sheila
Jackson Lee: A Brave Woman" by Nazanin Salehi |
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"A Legacy of Sacrifice"
by Ariel P. Smith |
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"Up from Slavery: Elzie D.
Odom and the Shankleville Story" by Jordan Wade Smith |
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"Bose Ikard: An Argument for
Historical Inclusion of Texas Black Cowboys" by LeDarius Wiggins
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"Marcella Young – Let Me
Teach" by Whitney Price |
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"Alexander Gentry: A Man of
His Time" by Katie Neal |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2006-2007 |
| box |
| 3G113 |
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Awards Ceremony program,
April 27, 2007 |
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Essays of regional winners: |
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"Sweatt v. Painter:
'The door has been opened. It’s up to you to walk
through.'" by Zanyace Q. Aguinaga |
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"Through Another’s Eyes I
Will See" by Jasmin Ali |
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"Barbara Jordan – Bionic
Woman" by Amanda Ambrose |
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"Tasby v. Estes: The Battle
for Desegregation in Dallas Schools" by Ben Bell |
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"Lola Stephens: Defender of
Justice, Blessing to the Homeless, Angel to All" by Paige Cline
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"Carvin Miles – A Texan’s
Service to His Country, Church, and Community" by Brittany Duncan
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"African Americans and the
Astrodome: Past & Present" by Chloe P. Griffen |
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"Bill Simpson’s Crusade for
Desegregation" by Sarah Hall |
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"White Man’s World, Black
Man’s War" by Heather A. Herron |
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"Clifton Griffin: A Pioneer
for Literacy" by Beverley Anne Hope |
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"Matthew Gaines: Unsung
Hero of the Senate" by Jennifer Klein |
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"Bessie Coleman: Taking
Flight" by Liz Livingston |
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"Then and Now: Racism and
Population in Texas Cities" by Brianna Losoya |
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"A Fight for Rights"
by Alexandra McBryant |
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"The Waco Horror and
Breakthrough" by Pauline Marie Matthews |
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"Slaves in the Union: The
African American Struggle in the Civil War" by Daniel Navas |
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"Matthew Gaines: A New Hope
against the Passage of Time" by Stacy Nguy |
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"Jack Johnson: The
Legacy" by Javier Palomares |
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"Life of Barbara Jordan
(1936-1996) " by Christopher Scott |
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"Good Ol’ Melodies: African
American Music Over the Years" by Hannah Triño |
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"Looking Back. Looking
Forward. Looking Inside.: Reflections of the Impact of African Americans
Leaders on San Antonio" by Nicholas Randolph Vance |
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"Texas Academy of
Leadership in the Humanities" by Simone White |
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"Home on the Range: The
African-American Experience in Postbellum West Texas" by Stephanie Wright
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2008 |
| box |
| 3G115 |
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“One Night with the King: The Life of Dr. Vada Phillips
Felder including Her Arrangement of MLK’s Historic Visit,” by Cameron Maurice
Smith |
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“African American Teenagers: Struggles with Racism in
Schools (Then and Now),” by Alana Collinsworth |
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“A Burning Desire,” by Brittney Moseley |
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“True Beauty,” by Amber McDonald |
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“The Admiral,” by Joseph Anderson |
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“Invincible: The Story of a Twenty-three Year Old Hero,”
by Scott Slaughter |
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“A Start Without a Finish,” by Amanda Scott |
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“I Am An Artist, Activist, and Radical Politician,” by
Garrett Vernon |
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“In the Eyes of God,” by Dustin Upchurch |
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“More Than Winning the Crown: Brittney Dimes,” by Laura
Febbo |
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“Soaring Over Prejudice,” by Amanda Ambrose |
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“The Right Hook on Life,” by Cortney
Bramlett |
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“John Mason Brewer: ‘Respect Our Past,’” by Jessica
Tuomala |
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“A Women’s Mission,” by Kacie Garner |
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“A Leopard? A Ram? A Longhorn? Oh My!” by Courtney
Cantu |
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“Past and Present – Heman Sweatt,” by Kyneshawau S.
Hurd |
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“ Space – The Final Frontier – Houston, We Are Coming In
for a Landing,” by Macklin Guy |
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“Wilhelmina Delco,” by Kayla Hood |
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“The Last Great Bluesman – Pinetop Perkins,” by Rachel
Duran |
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“We Shall Overcome,” by Allison Kristine
Wallace |
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“Life Lessons from Mrs. Myrtle Crosby,” by Rhonda
McKenzie |
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“African Americans Influences on Education and
Agriculture in Texas,” by Zachry Stephen Karisch |
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“’Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” A Negro Spiritual
Remembered,” by Jessica Dunn |
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“Black in the Saddle,” by Krystal Rodenbeck |
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“The Heart of a Giant,” by Tyler Hull |
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“A Voice to be Heard,” by Maria Reyes |
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“Emily D. West! The Yellow Rose of Texas,” by Stephanie
Roberts |
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“Brave Bessie,” by Kendall Shallue |
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“History Revealed: Lulu B. White and Texas Civil
Rights,” by Marissa Stewart |
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“Bessie Coleman: Great Daredevil Aviatrix,” by Ashley
DeGroot |
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“Defender of Texas, Hero to All,” by Christine
Langlois |
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“Everything is Everything,” by Evan Molina |
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“The Magic of Jazz,” by Brittany Weaver |
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“The Tyler Rose,” by Zachary Ambrose |
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“Fighting on Arrival, Fighting for Survival,” by Chikodi
Okoye |
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“Brave Queen Bess: Queen of Looped-the-Loops and
Barrell-Rolls,” by Chioma Okoye |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition,
2009 |
| box |
| 3G115 |
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"Oblivious Past," by Alfonzo Paredes |
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"Barbara Jordan: A Texas Visionary, an American Hero,"
by Melanie Lipscomb |
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"Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Life of Dr.
Richard L. Price," by Grace O'Neale |
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"Dream Flight," by Crystal Chen |
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"Bobby 'Mercy' Oliver: The Texas Blues King," by Hillary
Ragsdale |
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"The Pacemaker," by Chioma Okoye |
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"The Black Pearl," by Chikodi Okoye |
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"From Segregation to Inauguration: A Different World for
the Tuskegee Airmen," by Cameron Maurice Smith |
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"Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Rebecca Harrison |
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"John Mason Brewer: African American Folklore Pioneer,"
by Dakota Haines |
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"It's Not Easy Being Black and Blue," by Justin
McGee |
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"Leader on the Track," by Vincent Popham |
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"Henry Ossian Flipper: Inspiring Strength in Times of
Frailty," by Alex Armendariz |
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"Diligence and Hope: The Story of Viola Coleman," by
Jennifer Klein |
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"George Foreman: A Past and Present African American
Symbol," Michael Krol |
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"Eddie Bernice Johnson: Her Lifelong Journey to Make a
Difference," by Morgan Hysinger |
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"The Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee: An Activist," by Niki
Roberts |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of
Regional Winners,
2010 |
| box |
| 3G115 |
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"A Woman's Place is in the
Dome: The Story of Lorraine Miller" by Cameron M. Smith |
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"Momma's Lemonade" by
Jasmin Ali |
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"The Pleasant Hill Quitting
Group: Stitching a Patchwork of Local Heritage" by Brittany Baggett
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"Small Town, Big
Achievements" by Amber Chambers |
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"Dunbar School System:
Influences Past and Present" by Jacob Crawshaw |
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"Dr. Arcelia M.
Johnson-Fannin: The First African-American Woman to Found Schools of
Pharmacy" by Jaci DeLoach |
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"Henry Ossian Flipper: The
First Black Graduate from West Point and Frontiersman" by Matt Fitzgerald
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"Activist, Educator: The Story
of Dr. Christine Benton Cash" by Nichole Green |
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"Resolved: Melvin B.
Tolson" by Duncan Hall |
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"Progressor of the Impossible:
A Bessie Coleman Story" by Katelyn Jackson |
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"The Ballad of Edward
Pleasant, Baritone Extraordinaire" by James Kim |
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"Embarking on a Brighter
Future" by Alfonzo Paredes |
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"A Small Town Girl Who Changed
History" by Jessica Ortiz |
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"African Americans: A
Contributing Race" by Jasmine Phillips |
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"Ponder the
Possibilities" by Haley Rhodes |
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"Celebrating Life, Leadership,
and Legacy" by Anthony Thurston |
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"History in the Making"
by Chelsea Wisniske |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of
Regional Winners,
2011 |
| box |
| 3G115 |
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"Breaking the
Barriers"by Arzina Amin |
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" Bass Reeves: A True Western
Hero" by Austin Chen |
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"Mr. Johnny Holmes and the
Historic Victory Grill, African Americans in Texas: Past and Present, Giving
the World Something to Talk About" by DeAsia Cormier |
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" Birth of Words: The
Development of African American Literature" by Shelby L.
Davis |
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" Do Mercy and Love
Justice" by Tia Flowers |
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"Exploring the Importance of
the New Farmers of America (NFA)" by Shay L. Gibbs |
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"From Sketches to Skyscrapers:
The Live and Legacy of John Saunders Chase, the Architect of Texas" by
Courtney Hoagland |
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" Music in Living Color: The
Karen Walker McAfee Legacy" by Tim Howard |
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"It Takes a Village" by
Shelbi Mitchell |
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" James F. Woods, Jr.: An
Austin Enigma" by William James Purcell III |
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of
Regional Winners,
2012 |
| box |
| 3G115 |
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"Shepherd Mullens: The Start of Something New" by Nadajalah Bennett |
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"The Legendary Legacy of Henry Ossian Flipper" by Caroline Bricker |
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"Giving Back Through Public Service: The Life of Attorney David A. Talbot, Jr." by Roger Cain |
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"African Americans in Texas: Past and Present" by Ricquel Golding |
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"The Voice That Never Left: The Story of Barbara Smith Conrad" by Nichole Green |
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"A Journey of Hope: The Story of Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson" by Rachel Green |
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"In This Corner, Jack Johnson!" by Joseph Hall |
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"Estebanico's Tale: It All Begins with a Shipwreck" by Sergio Infante |
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"Breaking Barriers: The 1966 Texas Western Basketball Team" by Stephen Mangum |
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"I Know So Now" by Haley Rhodes |
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"Soaring into History: Elizabeth 'Bessie' Coleman" by Jody Settle |
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"Beyond the Call of Duty: Doris Miller" by Amy Woodhull |
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