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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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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
The Chicano Farm Worker Movement consisted of organized protests, boycotts, and community education programs that advocated for the rights and improved working-living conditions of Mexican Americans and other marginalized groups of farmworkers.

Women in the Movement
The Chicano Farm Worker's Movement aimed to reduce unequal treatment, lack of support, and poor availability of resources for Chicano farm workers. Women during that same time period, also, fought for rights in the workplace, addressed cases of sexual assault or violence, and raised awareness on survivor accounts that were sidelined. Women were discriminated against during the 1920's and 50's due to conservative views that women should take care of their families and were not equal of social status to men. Based on that sentiment, women were not given the respect that they deserved. Chicana activists such as Maria Moreno, Monica Ramirez, and Jessie de la Cruz began creating unions, organizing protests, and gaining positions in the government to change policies in order to reduce systemic discrimination. These Chicana feminists were usually children of farm workers or were involved in farm work themselves. Therefore, they experienced harsh working conditions and discrimination first-handed. They have been oppressed and recognized that the government was not improving the needs of migrant workers.

Many women experienced sexual assault in the workplace. However, there were no policies or laws in place to punish people who were committing these acts, which allowed offenders to assault more people. Men were not held accountable for their actions and women were expected to keep quiet and continue maintaining their families. Chicana feminists, starting in the 1920s, established a voice for all the women who were being abused and discriminated against. The protests and strikes helped inspire other people to join farm worker unions and provoke the government to provide protection and resources to Chicano workers.

Key Figures That Shaped the Future
Many figures had been noted throughout history who had been representative of the Chicano Farm Workers struggle to fight for their rights. People such as Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta being the front runners of this fight. Cesar and Dolores worked together to organize the farmworkers into a single union. They prioritized organizing boycotts to representing the farmworker's job conditions. Dolores coordinated the nationwide lettuce, grape, and Gallo wine boycotts in 1970 and allowed for the passage in 1975 for the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. They were inspired by their own personal struggles against the injustice and they felt it was up to them to represent those who were unable to do so. They took the mantle and allowed for farmers to have their rights and laws passed to protect themselves from being exploited.

The Gallo wine boycotts were a part of a broader campaign that included lettuce and table grapes. The growers failed to renew their contracts with the union and they ended up signing up with the rival teamsters instead. The boycott ended in 1978 after the UFW won a string of union elections held under California's new Agricultural Labor Relations Act and the teamsters agreed to allow the UFW to represent the field workers.

Urban Farmer Participation in the Movement
In the early 2000s, a small farm worker movement emerged in Los Angeles with the goal of preserving the operational status of the South Central Farm. This movement aimed to secure equal access to fresh produce and relieve some of the financial hardships experienced within the community of marginalized Chicano farmworkers. The movement spanned several years, from 2003 to 2006, and rallied impoverished working-class farmers and sympathetic community members to advocate for food security and social justice.

The movement drew inspiration from the larger Chicano movements in the past and utilized tactics such as community mobilization, raising awareness, and engaging in peaceful public protests. The peaceful nature of their demonstrations helped garner sympathy and support from a broad range of people who could relate to their struggles. Although the movement did not succeed in changing the South Central Farm’s demolition, it brought the community closer together and shed light on significant divisions related to economic disparity, limited food access, and the inherent racial biases held by landowners against marginalized and underrepresented farmers.