These Photos Show San Antonio's Long and Powerful History of Street Protests

San Antonians have shown their dedication to racial justice by taking to the streets in recent weeks and raising their voices against…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Picketing City Hall, 1963
Two NAACP members, including Larry Burns (left), picketed outside of San Antonio's City Hall to protest segregation.
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A Look at San Antonio's Long History with Protests

As people all over the country speak up for racial justice, it's important to remember that older generations of San Antonians also…

By San Antonio Current Staff, Alisa Pierce

Workers Alliance Demonstration, 1937
This bird's-eye view captured the city-wide parade protesting a scarcity of jobs in the area. The city was hit hard by the Great Depression, leading to an abundance of laid off workers.
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