In this episode I talk about the Chicano moratorium. The date was August 29, 1970. The location was East LA. Picture this, between 20,000 to 30,000 Chicanos marched down Whittier Blvd in protest against the Vietnam War as part of the National Chicano Moratorium Movement. This event was historical, violent, and traumatic. 

UCLA Film and TV Archive: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/film-television-archive-chicano-moratorium#:~:text=On%20Aug.,killed%20daily%20in%20the%20war. 

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In this episode I talk about the banning of Affirmative Action and the negative ripple effects it will have on the advancement of colored people. This episode also talks about the history of Brown Berets and their formation as an organization in the late 60's.  Brown Berets National Party helps spread awareness of the issues that are relevant to Chicanos including politics, activism, racism, and police brutality. 

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The 1968 Chicano Blowouts are considered one of the largest student-led marches in American history. Lincoln High School served as the initial catalyst for the protests. Students at Lincoln High were determined to challenge the status quo and rally against the unequal treatment they experienced in the education system. The East LA Walkouts represented a call-to-action for access to quality education for Latinx youth. March 1-8, 1968 around 15,000 students walked out of their classrooms.

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This episode explores the movimiento from the artistic perspective. It sheds light on  Chicano artists like the Royal Chicano Air Force and how they merged art and activism to make a political statement and social critique on the racial injustices faced by Mexican-Americans. I also talk about Luis Valdez and his contribution to the strike, the huelga in the fields and picket lines through the Farmworker's theaters. 

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This episode continues the conversation about the Chicano Movement of the 1960's and 70's. I talk about the progression of the movement, the United Farm Worker union, and labor organizers' commitment to using nonviolent tactics such as strike, marches, boycotts, and Cesar Chavez's fast. 

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This episode hits the ground running. I discuss the formation of the Chicano Movement of the 1960’s and 70’s through the farmworker struggles in the fields of California and their fight for better working conditions. This episode includes the important contribution of Filipino farm workers and their impact on the formation of the United Farm Workers. This is part 1 of 3 Chicano Movement episodes. 

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Today's episode is about The Mexican Farm Labor Program better known as the Bracero Program, it was created in 1942 and it brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the U.S.  The Bracero program lasted longer than was anticipated, it was in effect from 1942-1964 and it had lasting negative effects in Mexico. Listen to know why the term Braceros was adopted and a glimpse at the experiences  and consequences of being a guest farmworkers in the U.S.

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Today I discuss the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 in Los Angeles. I dive into the truth of what was happening during that time and the events that led to the riots being more about racial tension and racism than about fashion. Zoot Suit Riots were an act of hate. 

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In this podcast I talk about what the term Chicano/a means and how it came to be a strong identifier among the Mexican American community during the Chicano Movement and beyond. We also talk about Aztlan, the homeland of the Aztecs and Chicanx peoples. 

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Brown Raíces makes its debut! This podcast showcases the rich Chicanx cultura and history. It sheds light to issues affecting brown communities and brings to life the stories and literature of Chicanx authors. Brown Raices is here to take space and make a statement! Let's talk truth and pride! 

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