As people all over the country speak up for racial justice, it's important to remember that older generations of San Antonians also fought for the rights of the oppressed through strikes and peaceful protests. These street actions shook the foundation of our city, calling out unjust employers, racist administrations and unfair policies. Check out these photos of our radical predecessors to see how they fought back against mistreatment of the marginalized and rallied for change.
Photos courtesy of UTSA's Digital Collections