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The Legacy of theChicano/a,Xican@
Movement
The Legacy of theChicano/a,Xican@
Movement
Is it over?Is it over?
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Legacies of the Chicano movement:
Background information
Leg
acies of the Chicano movement:
Background information
Self-determination and self definition of theChicano experience in Am. Soc.
Need for indigenous leadership andorganizations, to carry out the interest of thecommunity.
Resurgence and positive redefinition of
culture and traditions. Adoption of direct confrontation polit. With
unresponsive institutions and polit. actors.
Strong sense of urgency for immediate social
change.
Self-determination and self definition of theChicano experience in Am. Soc.
Need for indigenous leadership andorganizations, to carry out the interest of thecommunity.
Resurgence and positive redefinition of
culture and traditions. Adoption of direct confrontation polit. With
unresponsive institutions and polit. actors.
Strong sense of urgency for immediate social
change.
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Conditions necessary for
politicization of ethnic groups in Ind.World
Conditions necessary for
politicization of ethnic groups in Ind.World Group i.d. based on soc. Distinctions &
solidarity.
Grievances on perceived soc, econ, or cult.Deprivation or discrimination.
Expectations of amelioration.
Declining authority & effectiveness of polit
career. Effective polit org.
Group i.d. based on soc. Distinctions &solidarity.
Grievances on perceived soc, econ, or cult.Deprivation or discrimination.
Expectations of amelioration.
Declining authority & effectiveness of polit
career. Effective polit org.
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Immigration ProtestImmigration Protest
Protests from February-May of 2006
- April 10, 2006: Protestsin 102 cities across thecountry against the TheBorder Protection, Anti-terrorism, and IllegalImmigration Control Actof 2005
- (Passed in The House ofRepresentatives, but DID
NOT PASS IN THESENATE!)
Protests from February-May of 2006
- April 10, 2006: Protestsin 102 cities across thecountry against the TheBorder Protection, Anti-terrorism, and IllegalImmigration Control Actof 2005
- (Passed in The House ofRepresentatives, but DID
NOT PASS IN THESENATE!)
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On May 25, 2006, The
U.S. Senate approved
an immigration reform
bill that granted some
illegal immigrants a
chance at citizenship
and strengthen border
security.
On May 25, 2006, The
U.S. Senate approved
an immigration reform
bill that granted some
illegal immigrants a
chance at citizenship
and strengthen border
security.
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A Day Without an
Immigrant
A Day Without an
Immigrant The Great American
Boycott
May 1, 2006
-No Work, No School, NoSales, & No Buying.
-Strikes, Rallies, &Marches.
-215 OrganizationsHelped Mobilize OverOne
Million Protesters AcrossThe United States.
The Great AmericanBoycott
May 1, 2006
-No Work, No School, NoSales, & No Buying.
-Strikes, Rallies, &Marches.
-215 OrganizationsHelped Mobilize OverOne
Million Protesters AcrossThe United States.
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La Raza Cosmica-The
Cosmic Race
La Raza Cosmica-The
Cosmic Race 1925 La Raza
Cosmica publishedby Jose Vascolones
Creates a counter-Darwinist movementof Mexicanintellectuals
LatinAmerica has allof he worlds races,
and is a place free ofboarders.
Similar to the
concept ofAztlan.
1925 La RazaCosmica publishedby Jose Vascolones
Creates a counter-Darwinist movementof Mexicanintellectuals
LatinAmerica has allof he worlds races,
and is a place free ofboarders.
Similar to the
concept ofAztlan.
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La Raza UnidaLa Raza Unida The chicano
movement used LaRaza to mean all
Mexicans-Citizensand Immigrants
Still exists todaywith local chapters inCa, NM, and Co buthasnt gotten anycandidates into officesince crystal city.
The chicanomovement used LaRaza to mean all
Mexicans-Citizensand Immigrants
Still exists todaywith local chapters inCa, NM, and Co buthasnt gotten anycandidates into officesince crystal city.
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La Raza RadioLa Raza Radio Ca radio station
that plays in SF
and LA Some see it as a
whitewashed adcampaign, while
others say it is astep forward.
Ca radio stationthat plays in SF
and LA Some see it as a
whitewashed adcampaign, while
others say it is astep forward.
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UFWUFW Founded in 1962 with notable
members Cesar Chavez, PhilipVera Cruz, Dolores Huerta and
Larry Itliong. UFW practices principles of non-violence adopted from MahatmaGandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther KingJr.
UFW uses picketing, boycotts,
strikes, and lawsuits to voice theirconcerns.
UFW have successfully obtainedbetter working conditions andwages for farms workers.
Founded in 1962 with notablemembers Cesar Chavez, PhilipVera Cruz, Dolores Huerta and
Larry Itliong. UFW practices principles of non-violence adopted from MahatmaGandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther KingJr.
UFW uses picketing, boycotts,
strikes, and lawsuits to voice theirconcerns.
UFW have successfully obtainedbetter working conditions andwages for farms workers.
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How is it going on today?How is it going on today?
The legacy of the Chicano/amovement has been passeddown through farm workers
rights and the enhancement ofeducation in schools.
The unity of many employeesthrough work unions today isheavily influenced by CesarChavezs schemes of non-violent actions and striking.
The UFW itself is a legacy ofMartin Luther King Jr. such as
the holidays established forboth Chavez and Kin Jr.
The legacy of the Chicano/amovement has been passeddown through farm workers
rights and the enhancement ofeducation in schools.
The unity of many employeesthrough work unions today isheavily influenced by CesarChavezs schemes of non-violent actions and striking.
The UFW itself is a legacy ofMartin Luther King Jr. such as
the holidays established forboth Chavez and Kin Jr.
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Chican@ ArtChican@ Art
Csar MartinezCsar Martinez Salvador Roberto Torres
Hombre que le Gustan las Mujeres Viva La Raza
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Main PeriodsMain Periods 1968 - 1975
Community-orientated
Public art: poster making, murals & collectives Political and ethnic themes
1975 - 1981 (and beyond)
Changing perceptions of Chicanos
Third world imagery and struggles
1968 - 1975
Community-orientated
Public art: poster making, murals & collectives Political and ethnic themes
1975 - 1981 (and beyond)
Changing perceptions of Chicanos
Third world imagery and struggles
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ImageryImagery Cultural icons
Civil liberties and protest art
Urban images
Murals
Feminist images & icons
Cultural icons
Civil liberties and protest art
Urban images
Murals
Feminist images & icons
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Yolanda LopezYolanda Lopez
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Carmen Lomas GarzaCarmen Lomas Garza
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Mural ArtMural Art
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Otro MuralOtro Mural
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Chicano Mural ArtChicano Mural Art
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Chicano LiteratureChicano Literature 1. Gary Soto Wrote,
California Childhood (1988)
Taking Sides(1991) which
focused on Mexican-
American life in the barrio,
with a young boy making the
transition into America-
suburban life.
1. Gary Soto Wrote,
California Childhood (1988)
Taking Sides(1991) which
focused on Mexican-
American life in the barrio,
with a young boy making the
transition into America-
suburban life.
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Chicano LiteratureChicano Literature Rudolfo Anaya Wrote Bless
me Ultima(1972) which I
personally remember reading
sometime in elementary
school. The book challenges
religious beliefs, the old
indigenous belief in witch craft
and the Spanish broughtCatholicism.
Rudolfo Anaya Wrote Bless
me Ultima(1972) which I
personally remember reading
sometime in elementary
school. The book challenges
religious beliefs, the old
indigenous belief in witch craft
and the Spanish broughtCatholicism.
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Chicana LiteratureChicana Literature 3. Sandra Cisnero My
Wicked Wicked Ways
(1987)
3. Sandra Cisnero My
Wicked Wicked Ways
(1987)
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