Historical Figures
Supposed founder of the Latinx Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Luisa Moreno?
Kinney Kinmon Lau and other students who did not speak English received no supplemental English courses, so they brought a class action lawsuit against officials in the San Francisco Unified School District.
What was Lau v. Nichols?
“I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice.”
Who was Cesar Chavez?
Founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
Pete Hernandez was indicted for the murder of Joe Espinoza by an all-white grand jury in Jackson County, Texas.
What was Hernandez v. Texas?
"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world."
Who was Dolores Huerta?
Lead attorney for the defence of some Chicano movement members.
Who is Oscar Zeta Acosta?
Gonzalo Mendez took four LA-area school districts to court and won a class action lawsuit.
What was Mendez v. Westminster?
"I Am Joaquin."
Who was Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales?
Community organizer and leader of the United Bronx Parents Inc.
Who is Evelina López Antonetty?
Jose Cisneros along with over two dozen other parents of students at Corpus Christi Independent schools decided to take action and file a lawsuit against Corpus Christi Independent School District.
What was Corpus Christi ISD v. Cisneros?
"I call myself a citizen artist, because one of the things I do is try to get my playwrights — especially my graduate playwrights — interested in the world. It’s about how you connect art to culture and community here and now, and how we are vital to the expression of our community...“
Who was Luis Alfaro?
1950's Spanish-language organizer for the Liberal Party.
Who is Encarnación Padilla de Armas?
Dominga Dominguez went to court to recover possession of land known as "Rancho Las Virgenes."
What was Botiller v. Dominguez?
"Voyager, there are no bridges, one builds them as one walks.”
Who was Gloria Anzaldúa?