Tag: Chicano Movement

SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years

Historic photo taken at the 1938 SPMDTU Convention at Antonito, CO.

Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos By Deborah Martinez Martinez The newly renovated SPMDTU hall in Antonito opened its doors to host the 84th convention on Sept. 13, 2024. According to President Ralph Maestas. SPMDTU (Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, Mutual Protective Society of Workers United), is in its 125th year of operation. The… Continue reading SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years

Chicano Pride Ride Arizona to benefit homeless

By Roberto Cordova PHOENIX — In its fourth year, Chicano Pride Ride Arizona is getting ready to roll on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to organizer Debbie Ortega. “This is a poker run, with food, entertainment, vendors, and special guest the Cali Girl Riders,” she said. “All proceeds go towards… Continue reading Chicano Pride Ride Arizona to benefit homeless

Dia De Los Muertos

PLAZA VERDE PARK, NOV. 2, 2024 At the beginning of November, Chicanx families come together to welcome ancestors back home for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Dia de los Muertos originates from Aztec culture and has survived despite colonization and religious conquerers. Historically, Dia de los Muertos was once a month-long celebration,… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos

Veteran Larry Alvarado dead at 77

Larry Alvarado

By JUAN ESPINOSA Though he was many things in his life, Larry Alvarado, 77, will be remembered as the consummate veteran and champion of civil rights. Alvarado died Oct. 5 at his home after a more than five decades-long battle against Agent Orange. He was born in Pueblo on Feb. 27, 1947. In a feature… Continue reading Veteran Larry Alvarado dead at 77

 Prison Diaries: RICARDO ROMERO 

Ricardo Romero

By Dr. Priscilla Falcón Book Review By Deborah Martinez Martinez The late Ricardo Romero, well-known Chicano activist, was imprisoned because he refused to testify before a federal grand jury and was subsequently sentenced to three years in Federal prison for criminal contempt. Prison Diaries: Ricardo Romero includes two interviews that capture Romero’s commitment to internationalism and his… Continue reading  Prison Diaries: RICARDO ROMERO 

 Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrants march toward Mesa Junction to protest Columbus.

Chants of ‘Take it down!’ Vs. John Phillips Sousa By JUAN ESPINOSA The Indigenous spirit of Turtle Island visited Pueblo’s Mesa Junction on what was formerly known as Columbus Day this month. The spirit came in the form of a peaceful demonstration that disrupted a formal tribute to Columbus that has continued despite Columbus Day… Continue reading  Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration

Five decades ago, Kitayama Strike put human rights for farmworkers at forefront 

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By Deborah Martinez Martinez, Ph.D. In 1968-69, workers of the Colorado Brighton-based carnation greenhouse struck for better wages and working conditions. The woman-led union collaborated with the United Farm Workers and many other organizations. The strikers supported farm worker legislation—three bills—in the Colorado State Legislature.  The strike and the legislation is part of the narrative… Continue reading Five decades ago, Kitayama Strike put human rights for farmworkers at forefront 

Somos Agua honors the Water Protectors through silk murals

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Book Review By Deborah Martinez Martinez Somos Agua is a treasure for everyone who is or wants to be a Water Protector. Author and artist Belinda Garcia, aka Manuko G. Garcia, began as a tribute to the Water Protectors at Sanding Rock, ND. In whole, the honoring included paintings on silk executed by several Colorado… Continue reading Somos Agua honors the Water Protectors through silk murals