civil rights

What Boy Scout Vote Could Mean For Local Groups

Courtney Collins — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:13:43 +0000

No matter which way Boy Scout delegates vote this week on banning gay members, a local leader says troops may be impacted.

We caught up with Cubmaster James Maddux at the Rangers game Sunday during Boy Scouts of America weekend.

Mixed Review For Anti-Discrimination Proposal

Ryan Loyd — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:57:44 +0000

When it comes to city hiring practices or contracts the council awards, District 1 Councilman Diego Bernal believes everyone should be included in protections against discrimination, which is why he’s suggesting an update to San Antonio’s anti-discrimination policies to include gender identity, sexual orientation, and veterans.

Bernal Gets Support, Backlash On Anti-Discrimination Expansion Proposal

Ryan Loyd — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:17 +0000

The San Antonio City Council could soon take up an anti-discrimination ordinance to include additional groups.

District 1 Councilman Diego Bernal proposed a policy that would also be consolidated with other anti-discrimination regulations that he said are scattered about in a constellation of codes and ordinances.

City staffers are researching how to go about consolidating the policies. The council’s governance committee will meet Tuesday and decide whether to advance the issue to the full city council.

Cesar Chavez March For Justice Set For March 30

Joey Palacios — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:11:24 +0000

At the end of the month on San Antonio’s near west side, thousands of people will march from Guadalupe Street into downtown for the annual Cesar Chavez March.

Restaurateur First To Integrate In San Antonio Desegregation Movement

Ryan Loyd — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:58 +0000

San Antonio's role in the desegregation movement began with a man who stood up and decided his restaurant would no longer treat people differently based on the color of their skin.

In 1963, Dan Anthony bought his father’s Manhattan Café downtown on Houston Street, near the Majestic Theatre. It was that same year when Anthony’s wife, Chrissy, says a priest and activist by the name of Father Sherrill Smith called Dan with an important message.