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After his death on November 30, 2018, former president George H. W. Bush was honored around the nation and the world in countless tributes by family, friends, dignitaries, and members of the public. In their remembrances, many spoke of his profound gift for friendship, his impeccable manners, and his lifelong commitment to public service. In this month's e-newsletter, Humanities Texas board member Chase Untermeyer reflects on one of the president's lesser-known traits—one that significantly informed both his leadership and his humanity. More»

We kicked off the new year by presenting two more exceptional educators with a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award for excellence in the instruction of the humanities! Read more about these award-winning teachers below. More»

For those teachers who have been nominated for a 2019 Outstanding Teaching Award, congratulations on being recognized for your achievements in the classroom. You have until February 8, 2019, to complete the online application. Don't let the deadline pass you by!

Jack Johnson was born in Galveston in 1878. He went on to become the greatest boxer in the world and one of America's most famous celebrities. Johnson won the World Colored Heavyweight Championship in 1903 but could not claim the overall title because white fighters refused to face him in the ring. That changed in 1908 when Johnson beat Tommy Burns to become the first African American World Heavyweight Champion. He defended his title against all comers, including retired champ James Jeffries. Jeffries announced his sole purpose for coming out of retirement was "proving a white man is better than a Negro." Johnson knocked Jeffries down twice before Jeffries gave up in the fifteenth round. More»

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