Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia

Welcome to the Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia event! Join us at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center for an evening filled with remembrance, reflection, and celebration of the incredible contributions made by Dr. Garcia.

On October 6, 2025, the Hispanic Leaders’ Network and Baylor Universities Hispanic Student Organizations will host Cecilia Garcia Akers, President of the Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation and daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Hector P. Garcia, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will take place at Baylor University’s Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center and will highlight several Baylor student organizations.

Dr. Héctor P. García was a Mexican-American physician, World War II veteran, and civil rights advocate who founded the American G.I. Forum to fight for the rights of Hispanic veterans and marginalized communities. His lifelong dedication to justice earned him national recognition, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and made him a trusted advisor to U.S. presidents and a symbol of empowerment for Mexican Americans.

This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to honor his legacy and learn more about his impact on our community. Come together with fellow supporters and advocates to pay tribute to a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to serving others.

On October 6, 2025, the Hispanic Leaders’ Network will host Cecilia Garcia Akers, President of the Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation and daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Hector P. Garcia, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will take place at Baylor University’s Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center and will highlight several Baylor student organizations.

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