Today is Law Day, an annual national observance of the effect of the rule of law on American society. Law Day is an opportunity for all citizens to celebrate the liberties offered by democracy and to encourage deeper understanding of the legal system. The American Bar Association (ABA) recognizes Law Day each year by developing programs and activities centered around a theme that reflects the importance of the rule of law in society.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th.
Read moreJuly is Disability Pride Month!
People with disabilities represent over 1 billion people across the planet and around 27 percent of the U.S. population. Disability Pride Month is observed every July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990. The first Disability Pride Day, or Disability Independence Day, recognized every July 26 on the anniversary of the signing of the ADA, was held in Boston in the fall of 1990.
Read moreFinding Historical Harris County records
Finding Historical Harris County Records
Its Tuesday morning in Houston, and you suddenly remember that you do not know how to research Harris County’s historical records. You set down your morning coffee and find your way to the Ex Libris Juris series, and as luck would have it - you discover this topic is about to be covered in this post.
Read moreWomen's History Month
Women’s History Month has historically taken place during March and in 1980 “President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.” Though this proclamation was made 43 years ago women still experience a gender gap to this day. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library would like to focus on the important women in the legal field, the achievements they have made throughout history and those they continue to make today.
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