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Voices of the Border: Jesus Torres

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Photo by Sasha von Oldershausen

Jesus Torres graduated from one of the last classes of Blackwell, a segregated school for children of Mexican descent in Marfa. The school closed its doors in 1965. His experience at Blackwell would inspire him to become a teacher himself. This is his story.

 

 

 

Carlos Morales is Marfa Public Radio's News Director.