1. Civil Rights and Politics

2. AA Involvement
Barbara Jordan was elected to the Texas State Senate in 1966
1st AA to be in the state senate since Reconstruction Era
James Farmer founded the CORE (Congress of Racial Equality)
Organized nonviolent protests to oppose segregation
Boycotts, freedom rides, and sit ins

3. MA Involvement MA also wanted equal treatment
LULAC and GI Forum continued to fight for civil rights
Henry Gonzalez was elected to the state senate in 1956
MA began winning seats on city councils in 1960s

4. Civil Rights Groups Mexican American Youth Organization-MAYO
Pushed for MA teachers and MA studies
La Raza Unida Party-RUP
Political party founded by MAYO
Successful in electing MA officials to city offices

5. Women and Politics National Organization for Women-NOW
Helped women become elected to city and state offices
By women had served in state legislature
Many women began winning positions on school boards, city councils, and mayors

6. Assignment
Copy and answer the following questions using your notes and pages :
Why was it important that Barbara Jordan was elected to the state senate?
Why are civil rights important to democracy?
Why did minorities form special groups?
Were civil rights groups effective in achieving their goals? Why?
Complete the chart:
Civil Rights Issue
Achievement
Public Facilities
Business and Work
Legal and Judicial
Personal
Housing