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Since the 1950s, Latina activist Dolores Huerta has been a fervent leader and organizer in the struggle for farmworkers’ rights within the Latina/o community. A cofounder of the United Farm Workers union in the 1960s alongside César Chávez, Huerta was a union vice president for nearly four decades before starting her own foundation in the early 2000s. She continues to act as a dynamic speaker, passionate lobbyist, and dedicated figure for social and political change, but her crucial contributions and commanding presence have often been overshadowed by those of Chávez and other leaders in the Chicana/o movement. In this new study, Stacey K. Sowards closely examines Huerta’s rhetorical ...
Latino Civil Rights in Education: La Lucha Sigue documents the experiences of historical and contemporary advocates in the movement for civil rights in education of Latinos in the United States. These critical narratives and counternarratives discuss identity, inequality, desegregation, policy, public school, bilingual education, higher education, family engagement, and more, comprising an ongoing effort to improve the conditions of schooling for Latino children. Featuring the perspectives and research of Latino educators, sociologists, historians, attorneys, and academics whose lives were guided by this movement, the book holds broad applications in the study and continuation of social justice and activism today.
MALAY CHILDREN IS DISALLOWED TO CRY FOR THE NATION (ANAK-ANAK MELAYU DILARANG MENANGISI PERTIWI) Karya Muhammad de Putra (Peraih Puluhan Penghargaan Nasional Di Bidang Sastra) Bilingual: Indonesian & English "De is relatively young, but he has been thinking about the basic cultural issues and expressing them in his clear, clear poems." "De berusia relatif muda, tetapi ia sudah ikut memikirkan soal-soal kebudayaan yang mendasar dan mengungkapkannya dalam puisi-puisinya yang cukup jernih." -Faruk HT, Esais "Muhammad de Putra is one of the potential young poets of Riau. Through his poems I can sense that he is xii walking the long way of artistry with sincerity, passion, and love for poetry." "Muhammad de Putra adalah salah satu penyair muda berpotensial dari Riau. Lewat puisi-puisinya saya bisa merasakan bahwa ia tengah menapaki jalan panjang kepenyairan dengan penuh kesungguhan, kegairahan, dan kecintaan terhadap puisi." -Acep Zamzam Noor, Penyair
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Dolores Huerta, including the boycotts and marches she led to protect the rights of farmworkers. Historic images, “Did You Know?” sidebars, and a “Topic Spotlight” special feature provide added interest and context.
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