The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which marked the end of the US-Mexico War, established the US-Mexico border—a border that continues to influence lives, policies, and identities.

Framing individuals as "immigrants" overlooks this history of conquest and incorporation.

Recognizing this history reshapes current discussions about belonging, citizenship, and what it means to be "American."

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In 1917, fearless 17-year-old Carmelita Torres (1900-1917) sparked a rebellion in El Paso, Texas, taking a stand against racist fumigation practices aimed at Mexicans. With a squad of 30 fierce women by her side, their movement quickly gathered a wave of allies numbering in the thousands! Battling against police brutality, Torres vanished into thin air after her capture, leaving behind a gripping unsolved mystery.

Here is some insight about "what Mexican/Mexican American" means - within the context of US history.

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