Mickey Leland Center

Mickey Leland Archives Texas Southern University is the largest Research Repository of political documents and artifacts if the 18th Congressional District of Houston Texas... Considered one of the top collections of its kind in the United States.

The Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University administers the unpublished papers, artifacts and audio-visual materials dealing with the work of the late U. S. Congressman George Thomas "Mickey" Leland III. Alison (Leland) Brisco, the widow of the late Congressman donated his Legislative and Congressional papers in 1989. This collection consists of the late U. S. Congressman Leland¹s Texas Legislative and Congressional files, photographs, articles, speeches, campaigns audiotapes, videotapes and memorabilia. The Mickey Leland Archives is part of the Archival Collection of the 18th Congressional District of Houston, Texas.

Mickey Leland Congressional Internship Program – Initiated by Congressman Leland over two decades ago, the Mickey Leland Congressional Internship Program was created to offer students the opportunity to experience our nation’s legislative process first-hand. Since then, over 200 students from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University have served as interns in the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Download Congressional Internship Application

Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) – In 1990, Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis, former Chief of Staff for Congressman Leland developed this program for students of Texas Southern University and students enrolled in higher education institutions throughout Texas. During legislative sessions students accepted into the TLIP program have served in the offices of ranking members of the Texas Legislature, Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Between legislative sessions, interns serve in the offices of elected and appointed officials at the municipal, county, and state levels, including the Harris County Judge and the Mayor of Houston. Students receive academic credit and a stipend for living expenses. Since its inception, more than 320 students have interned with members of the Texas State Legislature. Download Texas Legislative Internship Program

Mickey Leland International Enhancement Program (MLIEP) – The Mickey Leland International Enhancement Program was established in 2000 at Texas Southern University in honor of the late Congressman Leland. The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to study abroad and engage in other international exchange initiatives that facilitate preparation for future careers in the global workplace. Top

Houston Hunger Net.org– This is an internet-based resource guide program for the Houston area that provides the location, telephone number, eligibility requirements and map based directions for most of Houston’s food pantries and shelter centers.

Mickey Leland Center Speakers’ Bureau - Eminent speakers, often internationally known, are invited to conduct forums, workshops, and symposia dealing with issues and public policy that impact human affairs. These events are planned for a diverse audience and promotes outreach to the world community.

Mickey Leland Volunteers Program – Volunteers are recruited, trained and developed for various humanitarian projects that sharpen their leadership skills for succeeding, serving, and leading in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
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The Leland Center is tax exempt under Sections 501 (c)(3) and 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, The Mickey Leland Center is exempt from taxation based on Article 7150, Texas Civil statutes, and Section 11. 11 of the Texas Tax Code.