The Chicano Movement Like African Americans, Mexican Americans, also known as Chicanos, had often faced discrimination, racism and exploitation in the United States. In the 1960s, a Chicano Movement emerged: its main focus was on such issues as farm workers’ voting and political rights.

The Chicano Mural Movement Mexicans also expressed themselves through a greater appreciation of their culture. Artists began painting murals in barrios throughout the Southwest. Murals soon became an important way to support identity and justice. Wall murals provided a visual presence to people who often lacked representation in public life.