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The movie was panned by the Filipino American National Historical Society, for diminishing the role of Filipino American agricultural workers. [14] Matt Garcia, in the Smithsonian Magazine , went further in his criticism of the movie for diminishing the role of other Mexican-American labor activists, as well as the many white volunteers and ...
Ruben Salazar (March 3, 1928 – August 29, 1970) [1] was a civil rights activist and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He was the first Mexican journalist from mainstream media to cover the Chicano community.
Jovita Idar Vivero (September 7, 1885 – June 15, 1946) was an American journalist, teacher, political activist, and civil rights worker who championed the cause of Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants.
Reies López Tijerina (September 21, 1926 – January 19, 2015), was an activist who led a struggle in the 1960s and 1970s to restore New Mexican land grants to the descendants of their Spanish colonial and Mexican owners. [1]
During the silent film era and the nascent years of Hollywood, Mexican-American actors encountered significant challenges, including typecasting and limited opportunities within the film industry. Despite these obstacles, there were notable exceptions that broke through these barriers, showcasing exceptional talent and paving the way for future ...
Another famous Mexican-American Vietnam War activist is Joan Baez, but she conducted her protests through music. Credited with resurrecting the dying art of folk music along with her contemporary ...
Pedro J. González (April 28, 1895 – March 17, 1995) was a Mexican activist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and radio personality. [1] He hosted one of the first Spanish radio broadcasts in California and in the U.S. [2] Through his popular broadcasts, González had strong political influence in the Hispanic community in Los Angeles, which he used to advocate against the mass repatriation of ...
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