In this episode I talk about the Chicano moratorium. The date was August 29, 1970. The location was East LA. Picture this, between 20,000 to 30,000 Chicanos marched down Whittier Blvd in protest against the Vietnam War as part of the National Chicano Moratorium Movement. This event was historical, violent, and traumatic.

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In this episode I talk about the banning of Affirmative Action and the negative ripple effects it will have on the advancement of colored people. This episode also talks about the history of Brown Berets and their formation as an organization in the late 60's. Brown Berets National Party helps spread awareness of the issues that are relevant to Chicanos including politics, activism, racism, and police brutality.

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The 1968 Chicano Blowouts are considered one of the largest student-led marches in American history. Lincoln High School served as the initial catalyst for the protests. Students at Lincoln High were determined to challenge the status quo and rally against the unequal treatment they experienced in the education system. The East LA Walkouts represented a call-to-action for access to quality education for Latinx youth. March 1-8, 1968 around 15,000 students walked out of their classrooms.

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