Gus Garcia, Mayor of Austin 2001-2003 on Southern Shift TV
Submitted by Ann del Llano on Wed, 2009-07-29 22:24
Mayor Gus Garcia is the only person of color who has ever served Austin, Texas, as Mayor. Even today, only one Black and one Latino person are allowed on the 7-member Austin City Council. Find out why. Mayor Garcia breaks down the history of racial politics in Austin. In just a few minutes, you can become an expert in Austin's racial political history.
