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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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