City of Amarillo Responds To This Past Weekend’s Protests
Fortunately, for the residents of Amarillo, our protests have remained peaceful and are staying true to the vision of these events.
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Lawsuit Against Three Amarillo Police Officers Cleared To Move Foward
The civil rights lawsuit related to the death of a young girl found in T-Achor lake is moving forward.
5 Facts About Martin Luther King
Today we recognize Dr. King on the observed holiday. Here a few interesting facts we found on Martin Luther King Jr.
50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Draws Thousands
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in front of 250,000 people. Exactly 50 years later, tens of thousands gathered there again to commemorate it.
Black History Month: Civil Rights Images
In honor of Black History Month, check out these iconic vintage images from the civil rights era.