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A Texas School That Was Built To Segregate Mexican American Students Becomes A National Park
"This site is a powerful reminder of our nation's diverse and often complex journey toward equality and justice," Haaland.
July 17, 2024
MARFA – A west Texas school built in 1909 for Mexican and Mexican American students as part of "separate but equal" education segregation was designated Wednesday as a national park.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, as the nation's newest national park and the seventh national park unit designated by President Joe Biden.
"This site is a powerful reminder of our nation's diverse and often complex journey toward equality and justice," Haaland said in a statement. "By honoring the legacy of Blackwell School, we recognize the resilience and contributions of the Latino community in our shared history."
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