Her Stories: Civil Rights in Texas

Discover Herlinda Wong Chew—an early Texas civil rights pioneer whose cross-cultural journey challenged racial boundaries and inspired change.

An Early Civil Rights Presence in Texas

Explore her quiet resistance—everyday acts that redefined civil rights and social boundaries in Texas.

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Herlinda Wong Chew's shoes - courtesy by Shawn Shopp

Breaking Racial Barriers

Her marriage and family defied racial stereotypes, shaping a more inclusive history.

Fostering Community Resilience

Her community efforts showed resilience amid adversity, building lasting bonds.

Her Enduring Legacy

Her story lives on through her descendants and today's advocates.

Reframing Civil Rights

Her story expands the civil rights narrative, emphasizing everyday resistance and cross-cultural dynamics.

Community Research

Research and documentation by:

Xuhua Zhan

June Xu

Lok Yiu

Asian American Art & Culture Initiative (AAACI)

Citation：

Asian American Art & Culture Initiative (AAACI). Inez Lung Lee Dossier. Research by Xuhua Zhan, June Xu, and Lok Yiu, 2026.

Research areas include:

• Asian American migration history
• community archives
• oral history documentation
• documentary film research
• public humanities

This research is part of AAACI’s ongoing effort to uncover overlooked civil rights histories in Texas.

**AAACI’s work is developed in collaboration with community partners and supported by both civic institutions and foundations. Recent collaborations include projects with the Austin Chinese American Network supported through the City of Austin Heritage Grant, as well as recognition from the Asian American Bar Foundation Houston Community Grant.

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