Tag: Chicano

  • Becoming a Regular Writer: My Journey

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    Leo
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    In this age where billionaires buy politics and systemic injustice thrives unchecked, the return of trump to the presidency serves as a reminder of the battles ahead. As a proud Chicano and union leader, I stand firmly in the camp of “the enemy from within,” challenging those who exploit racism and prejudice to amass power…

  • The Road to Chicano Identity

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    I was very young when I first heard the word Chicano. I asked my mother what the word meant and she explained it as a term for militants. Apparently this explanation was sufficient because I didn’t question it even though I was far too young to understand what a militant is. It did not come until…