Who was Charles Hamilton Houston?
Charles Hamilton Houston designed and carried out the strategy leading to the end of legalized racial segregation in the United States. He and his Howard Law School students fought to win precedent-setting judgments and presented the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Houston also inspired and mentored Thurgood Marshall, James Nabrit, Spottswood Robinson, A. Leon Higginbotham, Robert Carter, William Hastie, and many others who carried on the battle and worked for social justice.
” Posters: Keep an eye out for our series of informational posters, which will be displayed throughout Harvard Square! Parking and Transportation: The Inn at Harvard will offer discounted $10 parking for guests attending the luncheon and the main event at Zero Arrow. Both venues are within walking distance of the Harvard Square T stop (red line). Accommodations: Individuals who may need an accommodation to attend this event should inform the Houston Institute at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact our office at 617-495-8285. Continue to check our website for periodic updates. To find out more about the Civil Rights Pioneers Stamp Series, visit: http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008/pr08_136.
