The Pre Celebration Luncheon Reception (1.29.2026) was an opportunity for freinds and supporters of The Foundation to gather

and catchup. We also welcomed some new forward thinking individuals who believe in our Mission.

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Here are some highlights from the new TAMUCC / Dr. Hector P. Garcia exibit on Chaparral Street in downtown Corpus Christi.

The 2026 Legacy Luncheon was a success!

The sold out event underscores the value South Texans

place on Dr. Hector's hard fought accomplishments.

Please click the link below to view our Legacy video.

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2026 Legcacy Luncheon Video

We appreciate ALL our Legacy Luncheon sponsors. Especially Citgo and Wyatt Ranches.

Thank you! 

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Thank you KRIS TV 6 for this incredible opportunity to speak about our Signature Luncheon

on January 30, 2026 at the OMNI Hotel-Corpus Christi.

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KRIS 6News Legacy Luncheon Coverage

KiiiTV's Barbi Leo, Cecilia Garcia Akers and Jim Akers talk about the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Legacy Luncheon, January 30th at the Omni Hotel. 

 Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Nelly Blow.

Click The 2026 Legacy Luncheon tab for details.

Watch the interview here: 

Jan 18, 2026 KiiiTV Domingo LIVE interview

Most history books talk about battles fought overseas.
Few talk about the battles fought after soldiers came home.
After World War II, thousands of Mexican American veterans returned wearing uniforms, medals, and scars—only to face segregation, denial of benefits, and discrimination in their own communities.
One man refused to accept that silence.
Dr. Héctor Pérez García was a physician and a U.S. Army medical officer who served during World War II. He treated wounded soldiers abroad, believing that service to country meant shared dignity when the war was over.
But back home in Texas, he saw a different reality:
Veterans denied medical care.
Families shut out of education and housing.
Communities told to wait their turn.
So Dr. García acted.
In 1948, he founded the American GI Forum, an organization created to defend the rights of Mexican American veterans—and soon, entire communities. What began as a fight for fair treatment became a broader movement for civil rights, equal opportunity, and justice.
Through organized advocacy, legal challenges, and public awareness, Dr. García helped expose inequalities that many preferred to ignore. His leadership opened doors in education, employment, health care, and civic life—laying groundwork that future generations would build upon.
His message was simple, but powerful:
Service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
And equality isn’t a favor—it’s a right.
Decades later, his impact is still felt. His work reminds us that progress is often driven not by loud moments, but by steady courage, persistence, and a refusal to accept injustice as normal.
📚 Remembering Dr. Héctor P. García isn’t just about honoring the past.
It’s about understanding how change is made—one voice, one stand, one community at a time.

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