This timeline was prepared by ACC Service-Learning and Community Engagement Specialist Christopher Rzigalinski. See his comments on the timeline below:
"Working with history is a privilege. As with all privileges, however, that involves making choices. This Montopolis History Timeline is a broad overview of a beautifully complex neighborhood in Austin. It tells difficult stories about the segregation of Mexican, Mexican-American, and African American community members. It tells inspiring stories about the individuals and grassroots movements that fought for social justice. It tells thought-provoking stories about how Austin Community College has played a role in shaping the neighborhood. But the timeline only provides a high-level overview, hoping to inspire all students of history to do further research and form personal relationships with stories that make Montopolis so vibrant."
Click through the timeline below to explore the history of Montopolis. To access the google doc version of the timeline, click here.
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