The presence of Latin American roots in America have existed since the beginning of time; however, their presence in the national scene was basically ignored. Recent debate surrounds America’s diversification or the “Browning of America”-- which is essentially the continuous reshaping of America through its Hispanic influence. Yet thousands of people fail to understand America has always been Hispanic. Hispanic culture can be traced back more than 500 years ago. The impact Hispanic heritage has had on the political and cultural structure of America, is however put aside when legal actions are taken against the Latin American community. Repriming thousands of people from reaching the American Dream; which is about moral and economic prosperity.
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The Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement, one of the most important social movements in the 1960’s, embraced a large group of issues-- from the restoration of land grants, farm worker rights, to educational rights, to voting and political rights. The struggle became known as the Chicano Civil Rights Movement. People who had become Americans due to the western territories taken by America, during the Mexican-American War in 1848, felt a sense of degradation because promises of full citizenship, including civil rights, were never completed leading to civil alterations. Discrimination, educational segregation, voting rights, and ethical stereotypes were reasons of social activism. The Chicano Movement involved strikes and artistical demonstrations to furthermore carry their concerns across America peacefully. Cesar Chavez, a strong advocate, and leader of the Chicano movement believed that “There’s no turning back… because ours is a revolution of mind and heart,” which basically summed up the idealistic method of the Chicano Movement. One of the most controversial and socially acclaimed strategies linked to the Chicano Movement were the East L.A. Blowouts: Walking Out for Justice in the Classrooms. In 1967 Mexican American students held a 60% high school dropout rate that continuously seemed to increase. During the 1950s college educated and professional Chicanos, as part of educational boards challenged the school systems. To fight back, the failed provincial methods like strikes and non-violent sit-ins young political activist choose a more direct approach. From March 1 to March 1968 roughly about 15,000 students walked out during class demanding equal rights, for the Latino and even non-latino communities stirring America. The simplicity
The Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement, one of the most important social movements in the 1960’s, embraced a large group of issues-- from the restoration of land grants, farm worker rights, to educational rights, to voting and political rights. The struggle became known as the Chicano Civil Rights Movement. People who had become Americans due to the western territories taken by America, during the Mexican-American War in 1848, felt a sense of degradation because promises of full citizenship, including civil rights, were never completed leading to civil alterations. Discrimination, educational segregation, voting rights, and ethical stereotypes were reasons of social activism. The Chicano Movement involved strikes and artistical demonstrations to furthermore carry their concerns across America peacefully. Cesar Chavez, a strong advocate, and leader of the Chicano movement believed that “There’s no turning back… because ours is a revolution of mind and heart,” which basically summed up the idealistic method of the Chicano Movement. One of the most controversial and socially acclaimed strategies linked to the Chicano Movement were the East L.A. Blowouts: Walking Out for Justice in the Classrooms. In 1967 Mexican American students held a 60% high school dropout rate that continuously seemed to increase. During the 1950s college educated and professional Chicanos, as part of educational boards challenged the school systems. To fight back, the failed provincial methods like strikes and non-violent sit-ins young political activist choose a more direct approach. From March 1 to March 1968 roughly about 15,000 students walked out during class demanding equal rights, for the Latino and even non-latino communities stirring America. The simplicity