Historical Events:
for March
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March 25 1945 :
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La Union Civica Mexicana founded in Saginaw
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11 individuals incorporate La Union Civica Mexicana, the oldest Hispanic civic organization in Saginaw and one of the oldest in the state
Source: La Union Civica Mexicana Celebrating 50 Years, commemorative booklet, March 25, 1995
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March 27 1969 :
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Crusade for Justice Adopts “El Plan Spiritual de Aztlan”
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The Crusade For Justice in Denver adopted “El Plan Spiritual de Aztlan,” a sweeping proclamation calling for Chicano cultural nationalism and empowerment. The plan is adopted by many Chicano collegiate student organizations throughout the nation and in Michigan
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March 04 1999 :
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Legislature honors MSU Trustee president, Dorothy Gonzales
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The Michigan State Legislature presented a Resolution in honor of Dorothy Gonzales, East Lansing, the first Hispanic woman to chair the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. MSU is the largest public university in Michigan with over 40,000 students
Source: Mi Gente; March 16, 1999
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March 21 2000 :
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Cesar Chavez Day legislation proposed
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State Rep. Belda Garza of Detroit introduced House Bill 5525 to officially designate March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day in the state
Source: Mi Gente; April/May, 2000
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March 26 2000 :
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Detroit Mexican American video aired
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“Forjando Una Comunidad”/ Building A Community: A History of Mexicans in Detroit,” a 30-minute documentary aired on WTVS, Channel 56 in Detroit
Source: Mi Gente; April 15, 2000
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March 21 2001 :
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Garcia of St. John’s becomes first state Hispanic senator
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State Representative Valde Garcia (R-St. John’s) wins a special election to become the first Hispanic State Senator in Michigan from the 26th District covering Clinton, Livingston and Shiawassee counties
Source: Mi Gente; April 15, 2001
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March 05 2003 :
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9 Latina artists featured in Detroit show
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9 Latina artists featured in month long exhibit at the Hispanic Art & Education Center of the Detroit Bagley Housing Association.
Source: Program Postcard
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