LBJ Library to Host Civil Rights Summit, April 8-10

Carter and Clinton to Deliver Keynotes

"...Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – which President Lyndon Baines..."

Feb. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

LBJ Library to Host Civil Rights Summit

Carter and Clinton to deliver keynotes

"...Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – which President Lyndon Baines..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 and Bottom 10 LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement Moments

Your AggreGAYtor gets Aggro on a whole year of good, bad, and fugly

"...some ways, a banner year: marriage equality and trans rights in (some of) the United States… but we also..."

Jan. 6, 2014 Qmmunity Post

LBJ Summit Returns to “Race in America”

Five years after landmark civil rights event, there's plenty to talk about

"...Museum marked the 50th anniversary of LBJ's signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with a landmark summit featuring,..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Summit on Race in America: Motown at 60

Detroit pop icons continue in the name of love

"...the Obamas’ visit to the LBJ Auditorium for a Civil Rights Summit, three pillars of the Motown Records cathedral..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark Updegrove

The Library's director from 2009 to 2017 on LBJ's evolving legacy

"...tragic failures in Vietnam toward the landmark achievements in civil rights and social progress...."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: April 9

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas gets gay married in style, LBJ's civil rights legacy includes LGBTQ, and Chick-Fil-A sees the way..."

April 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

UT Distances from Regnerus

Michigan marriage equality testimony at issue

"...court to be "prudent" in granting gays and lesbians civil rights, his colleagues sought to distance themselves from his..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: Stayed on Freedom

Considering the LBJ legacy

"...obvious way to consider the legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (initiated by John F. Kennedy; strengthened, lobbied..."

April 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Seale and Balko Visit Peaceful Streets

Police watchers aim to educate public on citizens' rights

"...in the Peaceful Streets Project's second annual Police Accountability Summit, an all-day session geared towards educating the public on..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Way Home

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf

"...accomplish in a single year: the passage of the Civil Rights Act and laying the groundwork for the Voting..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...at least 1pm so council members can attend the Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Library; eventually they'll discuss..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature

LBJ Library Director Steps Down

Mark Updegrove recalls “the greatest honor of my career”

"...Lewis, Hank Aaron, et al. – and hosted memorable "summit" reconsiderations of historical periods, including the 2016 Vietnam War..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...members have been invited to take part in the Civil Rights Sum­mit proceeding this week at the LBJ Presi­dent­ial..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...budget adjustments and a 4pm hearing on vested development rights (i.e., grandfathering)...."

April 4, 2014 News Feature

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

Authors for Fest 20 include Lethem, Lemony, Pitts, Diggs, Hart

"...LBJ Library director Mark K. Updegrove will address the civil rights movement as discussed in Destiny of Democracy: The..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bill McKibben Visits UT

Climate change leader promotes higher ed sustainability

"...In a week abuzz with appearances from political and civil rights leaders, UT will also be hosting a bonafide..."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Headlines

"...Library announced this week that it will hold a Civil Rights Summit, April 8-10, honoring the 50th anniversary of..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature

Council: Getting A Round Tuit

A crowded agenda as CMs head into budget season

"...of that day's agenda to take part in the Civil Rights Summit, where Oba­ma declared optimism the word of..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Obama Talks Economy – Immigration Protesters Outside

Obama knocks GOP for "cynical political games"

"...group participated in the anti-deportation protests during the LBJ Civil Rights Summit in Austin, which ended in three arrests,..."

July 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...as they take up issues postponed from last week's Civil Rights Summit-shortened session and a couple of hot-buttons: grandfathered..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Sacrifice

It's always best to seize the moral high ground

"...For the last five years, my boyfriend and I..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces

Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science

"...and international renown and major symposia, such as 2014's Civil Rights Summit, which included four presidents. Thinkery..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Mayor's Book Club Befriends Lincoln

Our 2016 read is Stephen Harrigan's A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

"...LBJ in the Presidency and Destiny of Democracy: The Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library; and •..."

May 2, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...together on his recent visit to Austin for the Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ School...."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...The theme of this year's African-American Legislative Summit, held Feb. 7-9 at the state Capitol, was "Momentum..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...misapplication of fiduciary property," a second-degree felony. Allegedly, TCSO civilian employee Susan Rank failed to record the deposit of..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Re-Energizer Revival

Students from across state descend upon UT for global warming conference

"...of Texas at Austin for the first Re-Energize Texas Summit – organized to address the problem of global warming..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Naked City

"...reform, as he has done since shortly after the civil rights lawsuit was filed in 1972. Justice had previously..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...APD, alleging violations of Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination, or discriminatory..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

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