Fallen Heroes

In the beginning of the Chicano Movement, it was common to hear chants of "Viva Zapata" or "Viva Villa" at rallies and marches. In the five decades that have passed, many names of those who worked in the movement have died and their names have been added to those who are remembered at Chicano gatherings. Here we honor them.

Honoring Los Seis de Boulder

On May 27, 1974, Una Jaakola (Psych’73), Reyes Martínez (Law’73) and Neva Romero (A&S ex’75) were killed by a car bomb at Chautauqua Park. Forty-eight hours later, a second car bomb killed Florencio Granado (A&S ex’73), Heriberto Terán (A&S ex’73) and Francisco
May 3, 2024
Heraldo Acosta

Heraldo Acosta, 80

Pueblo scholar and historian Heraldo Acosta, 80, passed away March 21. There were no services. Acosta will be remembered as the man responsible for retrieving the historic Mexican street names in Mesa Junction area. Through an educational campaign, Acosta convinced the Pueblo
May 1, 2024

Retoños de Resistencia – Antonio Alcantar

Antonio Alcantar August 15, 1950Chicuace Ollin6 movimiento6 movement Chicuace is the number six. Chicuace signifies the principle of self-integration through introspection and constant search of knowledge to understand the self. For humans, chicuace is restfulness before putting ideas in order before engaging
April 3, 2024