Civil rights legend Pancho Medrano honored - Texas

“Activists here honored one of the nation’s most distinguished civil rights figures Nov. 4. On legislation originated by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D), who represents East Dallas, the Lakeland Hills Post Office was rededicated to the memory of Francisco “Pancho” Medrano.

Speakers, including surviving family members, limited their comments to Medrano’s dedication to his family and to the civil rights movement. If they had discussed Medrano’s true place in Texas and U.S. history, the day might not have contained enough hours. “

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