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Racial barriers no obstacle for former Odessa leader Hicks
Former Odessa resident and Fort Worth Municipal Court Chief Judge Maryellen Hicks, 33, credited with removing barriers to achievement, tells the Southside Ministers Fellowship banquet that individuals can succeed regardless of race. She recalled desegregation battles, praised black teachers, and urged unity across races.
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