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Chicano
Sal Castro
Social activist
Headed 1968 East LA high school walkouts
Leader
Was committed to student success
Educator
Emphasized the value of self worth and taught the significance of Mexican American history
Willie Velasquez
His work helped Mexican Americans
More equality for Mexican Americans,
He knew Latino had to enter the mainstream to advance cultural limits.
Organized and registered voters
Social Activist
Founder of Southwest Voter Registration Project
Chicano Power
Mexican Americans took a stand against racial discrimination.
Argued for themselves
realized Mexican American culture was a part of the Civil Rights Movement
They would no longer tolerate injustice due to their culture
Inspired by Chicano movement
Stood up to government and political intimidation
LA thirteen
Political activists group of Mexican American men
Advocated for policy change and Mexican American reform because of unequal conditions.
Arrested and charged with conspiracy
Following two years of unfair treatment, the court determined that their conduct were protected by the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.
Brown Power Movement
Brown is Beautiful
Government
White supremacy blamed Mexican American families for lack of education
Teachers told student they would not amount to much, Predestines their future to be not worth much.
Ignorance
Treated Mexican American inhumanely
Mexican Americans were portrayed as violent
Abused by police