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There is no doubt that attacks on courses like Chicano Studies are coming—indeed, they are already here. The assaults seen on ...
In "Circle of Ancestors" (1995), artist Amalia Mesa-Bains includes: her mother and grandmothers; artist Judy Baca; a female ...
Barrio Logan artists fight to save cultural murals that are being erased without legal notice, while pushing for stronger ...
Through these eccentric visions of faith, and with a dose of humor and satire, artists Jos Sances, Art Hazelwood ... became the main medium for numerous Mexican-American artists parallel to the ...
After returning from his Marine service, Cesar and the Mexican-American activist Dolores Huerta formed the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later became United Farm Workers (UFW). “The ...
Meet 21 civil rights activists—past and present—whose bold leadership reshaped history and continues to inspire justice ...
Art fellows with The AjA Project explore displacement and silencing in their new exhibit on the history of Japanese American ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom terms out in 2027 and the race to replace him is getting more crowded. Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced his campaign last week, joining a crowded field of ...
The Central Park Five previously received a settlement of $41 million from New York City after filing a civil rights lawsuit. Shanin Specter, an attorney for the Central Park Five, said they look ...
Law enforcement has also relied on tattoos of the words “Mexican,” “Chicano” or “Brown Pride” as evidence of gang membership. Some gangs, such as the Mexican Mafia, include a reference ...
A complete music ban has meant both professionals and amateurs must stop playing or risk their lives. We explore the impact on those in exile and those who remain Articles from this list explore the ...