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 s-project/
SUMMARY:Wine and Cheese: The Civil Rights Project
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Rights ProjectA Vision for Justice in the Lone Star S
 tate\nby Jim Harrington\nPresented by: Jim Harrington\nThe Texas Civil Rig
 hts Project by Jim Harrington offers a compelling and deeply personal acco
 unt of one lawyer’s decades-long fight for justice in one of the most po
 litically and socially complex states in the country. As the founder of th
 e Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP)\, Harrington reflects on his journey a
 s a civil rights attorney\, highlighting the legal battles\, social moveme
 nts\, and ethical challenges that shaped both his career and the organizat
 ion he helped build.\nThe 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\, an
 d grassroots empowerment\, the Project took on cases involving police brut
 ality\, immigrant rights\, disability access\, voting rights\, free speech
 \, and institutional discrimination. Throughout the book\, Harrington prov
 ides behind-the-scenes insight into many of these cases\, showing how lega
 l advocacy can be a powerful tool for systemic change.\nMore than just a h
 istory of lawsuits and policy fights\, Harrington’s book is also a memoi
 r of personal conviction and moral courage. He recounts his early work wit
 h the United Farm Workers and his collaboration with labor and church lead
 ers\, grounding his civil rights philosophy in a theology of liberation an
 d a belief in the common good. His writing is passionate and principled\, 
 urging readers to understand that justice work is as much about building c
 ommunity as it is about winning in court.\nAt the heart of the book is a c
 all to action: that the fight for civil rights is not over\, and that ever
 y generation must carry forward the torch of justice. Harrington challenge
 s readers to get involved—whether through advocacy\, community organizin
 g\, voting\, or simply by standing in solidarity with those whose voices a
 re often silenced.\nThe Texas Civil Rights Project is a timely and inspiri
 ng read for lawyers\, activists\, students\, and anyone interested in the 
 intersection of law and social change. It offers both a sobering look at t
 he realities of injustice and an uplifting reminder that committed individ
 uals can make a lasting difference—even in the face of great resistance.
 \n\nWHEN:\n\nWednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nMeet and Greet: 5:30 PM - 5:45
  PM (US Central Time)\n\nPresentation: 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM (US Central Time)
 \n\nMeet Life Long Learners and Open Discussion:\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM (US Ce
 ntral Time)\n\nWHERE (either):\n\nIn Person \nCHRISTUS Heritage Hall\, The
  Village at Incarnate Word\nBraodway at Burr Road\nSan Antonio\, TX 78209\
 n\nor VIA ZOOM\nPresentation:\n5:45 PM - 7:00 PM (US Central Time)\n**You 
 must register to receive the Zoom Link**\n\nYou do not need to have read t
 he book to attend the event.\n\nIf you would like to invite other colleagu
 es to join this conference\, have them visit the website at www.ExecutiveB
 ookReview.com to find out more about this and future events.
CATEGORIES:Wine And Cheese
LOCATION:CHRISTUS Heritage Hall\, The Village at Incarnate Word\, 4307 Broa
 dway\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78209\, United States
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