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Pat Brown and the Emergence of Latinos in California Politics

An examination of politics in California from 1940s to 1960s, with a focus on civil rights and emergence of Latinos as a political force. Continue reading

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50 Years Later, the Story of a Dream

Former UAW leader Hank Lacayo participated in the historic March on Washington in August 1963. Continue reading

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Civic and Political Force Hank Lacayo Turns 80

Hank Lacayo is profiled “Civic and Political Force Hank Lacayo Turns 80.” He served on Jimmy Carter’s Transition Team and played a key role in the United Auto Workers’ support for Cesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers. Continue reading

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