Elias and Allen discuss two major events in Mexican History and how each affect the Chicano community now. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day. They talk about the significance of the that day as well as how Dieciseis celebrates the spirit of Mexican Independence, but is not actually the day that Mexico was recognized as its own country.
 
Original Music by Stephen Castillo

Elias and Allen discuss two major events in Mexican History and how each affect the Chicano community now. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day. They talk about the significance of the that day as well as how Dieciseis celebrates the spirit of Mexican Independence, but is not actually the day that Mexico was recognized as its own country. Original Music by Stephen Castillo

Chicano History 101: Cinco de Mayo vs Dieciseis de Septiembre

Our goal is to give the Chicano/a community a place to learn about their history and also share their stories. We do not claim to be experts on this topic. In fact, that’s the point. We want the audience to learn as we learn and hear different perspectives of Chicano/a life. The end goal is to continuously answer the question “What does it mean to be Chicano/a?”.

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Chicano History 101: Cinco de Mayo vs Dieciseis de Septiembre

Chicano History 101: Cinco de Mayo vs Dieciseis de Septiembre