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US Latinx Activism and Protests: From the Farm to the (Legislative) Table Art produced during the Chicanx Movement Abstract: In the midst of change, The Chicanx Movement was a monumental time for Mexican Americans in the United States during the late 1960s. The movement addressed the social, economic, and political inequalities experienced by Mexican Americans across the nation. Aimed to celebrate and acknowledge cultural pride and identity, the movement also sought to reclaim and celebrate Mexican and Mexican American history, art, and culture. The Chicanx Movement played a significant role in shaping the Latino identity and influencing subsequent social justice movements, and the artwork produced during this time allowed for many to voice their opinions on the political and social climate of the U.S during the time. LA Demonstrations During the Chicano Movement Abstract: The Chicano Movement was a movement that involved Mexican-Americans all over the United States and was a crucial component to establishing civil rights for Latinos. While Chicanos living in the United States were at the focal point of discrimination in society, they figured that it was best to come together and establish a sense of familiarity in order to combat these racial remarks and disadvantages. To spark attention to their cause and movement, many Chicanos participated in numerous demonstrations and while many were peaceful, many considered them as radical. By Steve, Lexi, and Ricardo Bracero Program In this project we will be analyzing a number of facets of the Bracero Program with a specific focus on the causes, on both sides of the border, which culminated in the agreement. Consequently, we will explore the historical context of the US and Mexico of the first half of the twentieth century, including the impact of the Mexican Revolution as well as the dire situation brought about by the second world war. By utilizing this basis we will then analyze the “migration aspect” entailed by the program, travel from Mexico to the US and various territories. Not only as an in depth look at the agreement, but also as a necessary foundation. One which will permit the Bracero Program to be positioned in history, while simultaneously deepening the exposition and understanding of a largely forgotten case of large-scale abuse and exploitation. We anticipate this will form the backbone of the examination of bracero experiences: first-hand accounts and testimonials.. By Fernando, Joy and Lizeth Guatemalan Genocide & Its Dark Truth This page will focus on the Guatemalan genocide, a period of brutal violence that brought tremendous adversity to those indigenous communities residing in the rural areas of Guatemala. It will provide details regarding the atrocities that the Mayan people experienced, the trauma that was left behind, and the hardships that they continue to face today. Furthermore, it will demonstrate how this heinous period of history fostered activism and social movements in Guatemala. By Paola Chavarria and & Aurora Nieves Chicano Farm Worker Movement In this project, we will be discussing about the Chicano Farm Worker Movement and how it brought change to not only farm workers but to society as a whole. We will be focused on the working conditions of farm workers prior and after the movement, notable or influential leaders, and the communities that were fueling the movement. By examining their struggles, successes, and legacy, we wanted to provide a better understanding of the process needed to advocate and bring forth social change for a marginalized group of people. Last, we wanted to remove stereotypes and other misconceptions about the movement in creating a more equitable society. Por: Justin Bui, Kristi Kang, Jenniffer Young Las "Brujas" Feministas: Magazines, Art, and Television This project intends to provide a comprehensive analysis of women's representation in different mediums such as art, television, and fanzines. In this way, the goal is to understand the gender stereotypes that women have had to overcome from a feminist perspective. Through this discussion, the hope is to amplify women's voices to promote inclusive and equitable representation in society. By Claudia Mejia, Janet Landa, Diana Andrade Walkouts and Protests in Los Angeles On our page, we will discuss the walkouts and protests that took place within schools and communities across Los Angeles. The school protests happened because Latino students wanted to see a change in the education system. Some of the changes Latino students wanted to see implemented were hiring more Chicano professors and administrators, having more Chicano Studies classes in higher education, and overall being treated better without discrimination or judgment. In the 1960s, high school students faced racism and discrimination, which included a lack of education and insufficient school buildings in comparison to those of white students in the area. Walkouts famously took place at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, where there was a large population of Latino students. In 1993, college students also faced a lack of Chicano education when budget cuts put the Chicano classes at UCLA at risk of being shut down. This led to a hunger strike, where UCLA students protested and ultimately helped to establish the UCLA César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o Studies. In the years leading up to 1965, Latino and Black communities also protested because they wanted to see a change in the way they were treated. The Black community finally had enough in 1965 and the Watts Riots happened, which in the end led to positive changes in their community. By Sydney Schwinger, Vanessa Harris, Jazmin Chavez

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Rosalio Muñoz was a prominent Chicano journalist and activist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles and became involved in Chicano activism at a very young age. While in college at UCLA, Muñoz served as the first ever Chicano Student Body President and advocated for rent controlled housing around campus and support for the United Farm Workers organization.

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After college, Rosalio Muñoz became the co-chair of the 1970 Chicano Moratorium Committee. Muñoz helped to orchestrate and lead marches and protests all around Los Angeles, including the infamous East LA protests that brought together almost 30,000 people of color. He was anti-war and anti-police, and advocated for Chicanos to resist the Vietnam War draft whenever possible.

Ruben Salazar was a civil rights activist and a reporter for the LA Times. He was born in Mexico but immigrated to the United States with his family when he was one year old. Salazar spent two years after high school fighting in the United States army, before going to college and becoming a reporter. While working for the LA Times, Salazar wrote many articles about the Vietnam War, and also authored pieces about the Chicano communities in East LA. He was very public in his writing and in his everyday life with his support for the Chicano movement and the Chicano community.

On August 29, 1970, Ruben Salazar attended the East LA protest that Rosalio Muñoz had orchestrated. He was attending both as a supporter of the cause and also so he could write an article for the LA Times about the historic protest. Unfortunately, Salazar was killed during the riots when a police officer released tear gas into a restaurant and one of the tear gas canisters hit Salazar directly in the head. Many believed that Salazar's death was not an accident, but instead an assassination, as his outspoken support of the Chicano Movement had placed him on the FBI's watch list. However, the police officer responsible for Salazar's death was never charged with any crimes. Ruben Salazar's death gave the Chicano Movement new life and encouraged them to speak out against the police brutality against the Chicano communities in Los Angeles.

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Abstract: The Chicano Movement was a movement that involved Mexican-Americans all over the United States and was a crucial component to establishing civil rights for Latinos. While Chicanos living in the United States were at the focal point of discrimination in society, they figured that it was best to come together and establish a sense of familiarity in order to combat these racial remarks and disadvantages. To spark attention to their cause and movement, many Chicanos participated in numerous demonstrations and while many were peaceful, many considered them as radical. Por Steve, Lexi, y Ricardo
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3. East LA Blowouts of 1968 The East LA Blowouts were a series of walkouts conducted in 1968 across multiple high school and demonstrated by Chicano/a students who were backed by the Brown Berets in order to create awareness towards the discrimination and racism they were receiving by their teachers and admin. While at first the blowouts initiated many arrests and created a lot of controversy, the legacy and impact were crucial not only for future generations of Chicano/a students but also for other students of color as it allowed students to freely feel comfortable in schools regardless of their ethnicity and culture.
Abstract: The Chicano Movement was a movement that involved Mexican-Americans all over the United States and was a crucial component to establishing civil rights for Latinos. While Chicanos living in the United States were at the focal point of discrimination in society, they figured that it was best to come together and establish a sense of familiarity in order to combat these racial remarks and disadvantages. To spark attention to their cause and movement, many Chicanos participated in numerous demonstrations and while many were peaceful, many considered them as radical. Por Steve, Lexi, y Ricardo
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2. Chicano Protest Posters Abstract: This page focuses on the posters created or seen during the Chicano Moratorium, highlighting the importance and significance they show during the protest. In further context the Chicano Moratorium was a response formed due to the irregular blow of the Vietnam War towards the Chicano people, who faced a numerous amount of casualties due to the unfair draft raising their death rate. These numerous deaths went unrecognized or acknowledged and created a spark within the Chicano communities that led to the unification of a big march/protest. East Los Angeles in 1970, had about 20,000 Chicanos marching and protesting against the injustices they were facing during the war.
3. Steve's Page-- East LA Blowouts of 1968
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Rosalio Munoz greets Chicano Moratorium Committee demonstrators
Rosalio Munoz speaks at a press conference, East Los Angeles, 1970
Portrait of Ruben Salazar carried in the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Los Angeles, 1970 Marchers at a Mexican Independence Day Parade in East Los Angeles. They are carrying a large painted portrait of Ruben Salazar. Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article "Outside Observers' Efforts to Ease Tensions at Parade Told," Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 1970: A1. Ruben Salazar was a civil rights activist and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, the first Mexican-American journalist from mainstream media to cover the Chicano community. Salazar died during the National Chicano Moratorium March against the Vietnam War on August 29, 1970, in East Los Angeles, California.