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Bun B. Talks About Houston in Concert Against Hate in Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone’s headline talks about Bun B. as the “first rapper to perform with the Houston Symphony,” and in the interview, Bun B. mentions his collaboration with the Houston Symphony and ADL. He characterizes Houston in Concert Against Hate (November 14) as:  “a concert presentation honoring Houston heroes of civil rights and people who have stood against injustice, against hatred, and

Anti-Defamation League and Civil Rights Groups Commend the Department of Justice for Protecting Voting Rights in Texas

  Houston, TX, August 15, 2013—The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) applauded the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) efforts to preserve and protect the voting rights of all Texans.   In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder coordinated by ADL, the League and six other Texas civil rights groups commended DOJ for seeking a “preclearance” requirement for Texas that would bar voting

ADL Announces Commemorative Concert Featuring Alfre Woodard, the Houston Symphony, Honoring Marvin D. Nathan as a Centennial Champion and Other Houston Civil Rights Heroes

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will present Houston In Concert Against Hate featuring the Houston Symphony and actress Alfre Woodard at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 14th at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX  77002.  The concert is in celebration and recognition of the joint Centennials of ADL and the Houston Symphony. The Concert will be an inspirational, musical evening honoring the