The Texas Civil Rights Project proudly hosted Senator Ted Kennedy as the keynote speaker of the 13th Annual Bill of Rights Dinner.

Bernard and Audre Rapoport received the Henry B Gonzalez Award for their tremendous committment to human rights and social justice.

Ross Byrd, son of James Byrd, Jr., who tragically lost his life in the infamous Jasper dragging death case, received the Texas Civil Rights Project's Human Rights Award for his committment to the death penalty issue.

For some photos of the 13th Annual Bill of Rights Dinner, click here.

Senator Ted Kennedy's Remarks

Texas Civil Rights Project Director Jim Harrington's Remarks