The Civil Rights Project
A Vision for Justice in the Lone Star State
by Jim Harrington
Presented by: Jim Harrington
The Texas Civil Rights Project by Jim Harrington offers a compelling and deeply personal account of one lawyer’s decades-long fight for justice in one of the most politically and socially complex states in the country. As the founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP), Harrington reflects on his journey as a civil rights attorney, highlighting the legal battles, social movements, and ethical challenges that shaped both his career and the organization he helped build.
The book traces the origins and evolution of TCRP, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization that Harrington founded in 1990 to provide legal representation for marginalized individuals and communities across Texas. Rooted in principles of human dignity, social justice, and grassroots empowerment, the Project took on cases involving police brutality, immigrant rights, disability access, voting rights, free speech, and institutional discrimination. Throughout the book, Harrington provides behind-the-scenes insight into many of these cases, showing how legal advocacy can be a powerful tool for systemic change.
More than just a history of lawsuits and policy fights, Harrington’s book is also a memoir of personal conviction and moral courage. He recounts his early work with the United Farm Workers and his collaboration with labor and church leaders, grounding his civil rights philosophy in a theology of liberation and a belief in the common good. His writing is passionate and principled, urging readers to understand that justice work is as much about building community as it is about winning in court.
At the heart of the book is a call to action: that the fight for civil rights is not over, and that every generation must carry forward the torch of justice. Harrington challenges readers to get involved—whether through advocacy, community organizing, voting, or simply by standing in solidarity with those whose voices are often silenced.
The Texas Civil Rights Project is a timely and inspiring read for lawyers, activists, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and social change. It offers both a sobering look at the realities of injustice and an uplifting reminder that committed individuals can make a lasting difference—even in the face of great resistance.
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meet and Greet: 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM (US Central Time)
Presentation: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (US Central Time)
Meet Life Long Learners and Open Discussion:
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM (US Central Time)
WHERE (either):
In Person
CHRISTUS Heritage Hall, The Village at Incarnate Word
Braodway at Burr Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
or VIA ZOOM
Presentation:
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (US Central Time)
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You do not need to have read the book to attend the event.
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