JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Minority View: Reynell Parkins and Creative Tension in the Civil Rights Movement of Texas, 1965–1975.

  • Published In: Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 1288, n. 1. P. 41 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Acuña-Gurrola, Moisés 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the civil rights movements in Texas during the 1960s and 1970s, with a focus on the efforts of African Americans and ethnic Mexicans to achieve equality. It discusses the tensions between older, more moderate leaders and younger, more radical activists, and highlights the role of Reverend Reynell Parkins, a Black man and Latino immigrant who bridged the gap between different generations and ethnic groups. The article argues that understanding Parkins' activism provides a new perspective on the conflicts and collaborations within minority communities during this era. It also discusses Parkins' accomplishments as a social worker, Episcopal minister, and community organizer, including his work towards racial integration, housing improvement, and addressing racial exclusion within the Episcopal Church. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Southwestern Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 1288, Issue 1, p41
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0038-478X
  • DOI:10.1353/swh.2024.a936679
  • Accession Number:179685277
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