AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: Latino Civil Rights Movement (Day 279/309)

Hey APUSHers, let’s chat about the Latino Civil Rights Movement as part of my series- APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!

Chicano Power Poster, National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Latino civil rights movement emerged in the mid-20th century inspired by African American efforts for equality and advocated for better working conditions, wages, voting rights and improved educational opportunities. 

Chavez and Huerta on UFW March, SFGATE

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, co-founders of the United Farm Workers, organized strikes and boycotts, including the successful Delano Grape Strike, to demand fair treatment for farmworkers.

Students on the March, University of Southern California

The struggle for educational equality was central, highlighted by Mendez v. Westminster in 1947 which ended school segregation in California  and the East Los Angeles Walkouts in 1968, where students protested against inadequate resources and discriminatory practices in schools. 

L.A. History, A Mexican Perspective, Google Arts and Culture

The movement also focused on cultural pride and identity, promoting Chicano art, literature, and activism as a means of empowerment. 

The Latino civil rights movement used grassroots organizing, legal challenges, and cultural empowerment to combat discrimination and secure civil rights for Hispanic communities in the United States.

Join me tomorrow as I explain the American Indian Civil Rights Movement in the next APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!