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Juan Espinosa recalls Dia de la Raza
In a 2014 interview, Juan Espinosa talks about Dia de la Raza as a counter event to Columbus Day celebrations in Pueblo, Colorado.
May 11, 2019
Coors Boycott Rally., 1970s
Photo from the Coors boycott rally, “Coors does not practice fair employment,” ca. 1970-79.
Dora Esquibel Weapons Case, 1970s
Photo of people of all ages gathered in response to the Dora Esquibel case, ca. 1970s.
“In memory of the late UMAS program,” University of CO-Boulder, 1974
Symbolic memorial created for the UMAS program, 1974.
March, 1977
Photo of people marching through the street, holding a banner equating Colorado to Nazi Germany, summer 1977.
No Justice, 1979
Francisco Coca, Aguilar, addresses crowd in front of County Courthouse following parade Saturday. The head of statue in front of the court house was covered by one in the crowd to signify that justice ‘does not exist’ for Chicano people. Cinco de Mayo, 1979.
Commemoration of “Louie Lugs” Garcia, a Salt Creek activist, 2008
“¡Que viva Louie Lugs! Louis Lugs fought hard for Salt Creek barrio”. His real name was Louis Garcia.
Explanation by Leo Tanguma of his mural at Baca Elementary School
The artist’s description of the figures and symbolism in the mural, done in 2007
Mural at Baca Elementary School
Mural created by artist Leo Tanguma in 2007. The school is located at 2800 E. 17th Street in Pueblo.
Mexican-American Women Dancing, 1976
Mexican-American women in traditional dresses dancing with guns, ca. 1976
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