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Obama, Romney, and the Latino Vote
In the 2012 presidential election, Spanish-speaking voters are likely to have the greatest impact in states having either a relatively small Spanish-speaking population or where the ethnic composition is in flux Continue reading
Richard Chavez, 1929–2011
Richard Chavez helped lead the United Farm Workers. He first developed his organizing skills with the Community Services Organization in the 1950s. Continue reading
Posted in Activist Profiles, California, Unions
Tagged CSO, Dolores Huerta, Obama, Roybal, UFW
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Carlos Muñoz, Jr.: Dr. King to President Obama
Professor Carlos Muñoz, Jr.’s speech, “From Dr. King to President Obama: A Call for an Authentic Multiracial Democracy.” Continue reading
Posted in Books, California, Midwest, Northeast, Presidential Politics, Southwest, Unions
Tagged FDR, LBJ, MLK, Obama
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