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Leaders of the Mexican American Generation: Biographical Essays

Leaders of the Mexican American Generation, a new anthology featuring thirteen historically important figures, includes a chapter by Kenneth C. Burt on former Los Angeles City Councilman and US Representative Edward Roybal. Continue reading

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California Politics: Shifting Majorities, Emerging Minorities

New book, California Politics: Shifting Majorities, Emerging Minorities, includes an essay on Latino politics by Kenneth Burt. Continue reading

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John Perez, First Gay California Assembly Speaker

John Perez made history by being elected as the first openly gay Speaker of the California State Assembly. Continue reading

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