Category Archives: Elected Officials

Fred Ross, Cesar Chavez and Lessons for Ferguson

Examines the ability of a community to organize politically to achieve influence in order to achieve social justice and reform urban police practices. Continue reading

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Tibo Chavez, New Mexico Lt. Governor, Senator, and Judge

Tibo Chavez served in all three branches of government in New Mexico and in Chile for the state Department during World War II. Continue reading

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Jose M. Romero, Colorado College Trustee

Jose M. Romero was an early educator, social worker, and community college trustee in Colorado. Continue reading

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