Historical Events:
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| 1977-08-01: |
Book about migrant life in state published |
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Publication of book, “Cronica de Aztlan,, A Migrant’s Tale” written by Grand Rapids author Arturo Rocha Alvarado and artist Jose Narezo Source: “Cronica de Aztlan, A Migrant’s Tale;” Quinto Sol Publications, Berkeley, CA; 1977 |
| 1969-08-22: |
Barrera of Saginaw, first Mexican American named to Michigan Civil Rights Commission |
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Edward Barrera, a member of Saginaw’s Human Relations Commission since 1963, becomes first Mexican American appointed to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by governor Source: “Saginaw News,” August 22, 1969 |
| 1928-08-24: |
Founding of League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) |
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League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the largest and longest lasting Mexican American civil rights organization, founded in 1928 in Harlingen, Texas. Group serves as model for similar Mexican American social and political organizations in nation and in Michigan |
| 2002-09-01: |
5 Michigan residents named among 75 richest Hispanics in nation |
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Irma B. Elder of Troy, Frank Venegas, Jr. of Hamburg, Gerard Diaz of Dearborn, Facundo Bravo of Howell and Carlos Gutierrez of Battle Creek are named by “Hispanic Business” magazine as among the 75 richest US Hispanics with a combined wealth of $290 million between the five Source: Hispanic Business;” Sept. 1, 2002, Vol. 24 #9 |
| 41965-09-07: |
United Farm Workers (UFW) launches nationwide grape boycott |
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United Farm Workers (UFW) union launches nationwide grape boycott in Delano, California. Strike is taken up by people in nation, Michigan and internationally |
| 1981-09-09: |
Lansing boxer turns professional |
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Amateur boxing champion Dario Medrano of Lansing, whose 92-17 record includes a national Golden Gloves title, state gloves and AAU titles, two all-Army championships and two Inter-Service championships, begins his professional boxing career Source: “Lansing State Journal;” August 20, 1981 |
| 1945-09-15: |
First queen of las fiestas patrias crowned in Saginaw |
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Amada Garcia of Saginaw is selected the first queen of las fiestas patrias by La Union Civica Mexicana which continues with 24 honorees for the next 50 years Source: “Saginaw News;” Sept. 9, 1945 |
| 1970-09-17: |
United Farm Workers (UFW) launches nationwide boycott of non-union lettuce |
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United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFW union), begins first nation-wide boycott of non-union and scab lettuce growers. Strike spreads throughout nation, Michigan and world |
| 1941-09-27: |
Saginaw Mexican Americans prevail against police |
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12 Saginaw Mexican Americans successively fought and won a damage award after an illegal arrest by Saginaw police who raided La Independencia restaurant Source: “La Union Civica Mexicana,” commemorative booklet, March 25, 1995 |
| 1969-09-27: |
Banquet honoring Civil Rights appointee held in Saginaw |
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La Raza Unida, a coalition of Mexican American organizations around the state, along with the Saginaw Latin American Movement (SLAM) host a banquet honoring Edward Barrera’s appointment to Michigan Civil Rights Commission Source: La Raza Unida, a coalition of Mexican American organizations around the state, along with the Saginaw Latin American Movement (SLAM) host a banquet honoring Edward Barrera’s appointment to Michigan Civil Rights Commission |
| 2001-10-01: |
Rosa Morales of Saginaw named head of MSU journalism program |
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Rosa Morales, Saginaw, accomplished media figure and Emmy award winner, is appointed Director of Minorities Journalism Program at Michigan State University |
| 2001-10-03: |
Lansing organizations host 3rd annual heritage celebrations |
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Hispanic Legislative Council, centered in Lansing, hosts 3rd Michigan Hispanic Heritage celebration and awards honors to seven selected individuals in education, economic development, arts, advocacy, youth leadership and lifetime achievement Source: Michigan Hispanic Heritage Celebration, commemorative booklet, Oct. 3, 2001 |
| 2001-10-13: |
Film and art festival inaugurated in Holland |
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“Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival” held in Holland featuring 18 films and videos along with speakers, an art exhibit, poetry readings and other exhibits Additional Information: http://www.tlaff.org/ |
| 1997-10-18: |
DeHoyos of Sterling Heights receives national engineering award |
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Diane De Hoyos of Sterling Heights was awarded the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE Presidents award for leadership in developing conference, “Women In Action: Dreams Within Our Reach” held in Dearborn (MG 1/1998) Source: Mi Gente; January 15, 1998 |
| 1967-10-28: |
Founding of La Raza Unida Party in El Paso, Texas |
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La Raza Unida, alternative Chicano political party, founded in El Paso Texas |
| 1998-11-03: |
Perez-Fresard elected Wayne County Circuit Court judge |
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Patricia Susan Perez Fresard, Detroit, becomes first Hispanic woman ever elected to the Wayne County Circuit judgeship Source: Mi Gente; February 1, 1999 |
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Salazar of Saginaw graduates from US Naval Academy |
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Eduardo Eugene Salazar, Saginaw, graduates from the Unites State Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and is commissioned as an ensign. US naval candidates are nominated by US Senators. Source: Mi Gente; June 1, 1999 |
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