Section 1 Latinos and Native Americans Seek Equality Chapter 23 Section 1 Latinos and Native Americans Seek Equality
Latino Presence Grows 1960’s- over 9 million Latinos in U.S. Faced discrimination in housing, jobs Many lived in barrios High rates of unemployment and poverty
Latinos Fight for Change 1962 – Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez organize United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) 1965 boycott of California grapes leads to higher wages and benefits
Cultural Pride 1968 Bilingual Education Act provides funds for schools to develop bilingual and cultural heritage programs for non-English speaking children Chicano 1968 walkout of East Los Angeles high schools demanding smaller class sizes, Chicano teachers, and programs to reach probable drop outs
Political Power LULAC- league of united Latin American citizens fights segregation and discrimination La Raza United- promotes Latino political candidates
Native Americans Struggle for Equality 1961- representatives of 61 Native American tribes draft the Declaration of Indian Purpose Called for new government policies which create economic opportunities 1968 LBJ establishes National Council on Indian Opportunity
Voices of Protest 1968 American Indian Movement (AIM)- protect rights of Native Americans Restore land rights, burial grounds Protect timber and fishing rights Respect for culture