The endeavor took a year to complete and in 2003 the "Justice for My People: The Story of Dr. Garcia several years ago, Leal, who lives in San Francisco, was determined to expand the exhibit to include a display about the civil rights leader and founder of the American GI Forum. The Hispanic Heroes exhibit, unveiled in 1993, features photos of the 40 Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients on an 8-foot high mural that extends 50 feet.īut after watching a documentary about Dr. "This is a part of history we must not let be forgotten." "The message I want to leave with people is the strong sense of courage and commitment they showed," said Corpus Christi native Rick Leal, the exhibit's creator. Hector Garcia is featured in part of traveling displayĪ traveling photo exhibit on display Friday is meant to serve as a reminder of the bravery shown by Hispanics on the battlefield and in the civil rights movement. Mexico Creates Network of U.S.-based high tech MigrantsĮxhibit shows Hispanics' valor at war,and at homeĭr. Introduction to the History of Mexican-Americans, Wikipedia Self Identity: Hispanic/Latino Widely Accepted, but Multiethnic is Used Latino College-Bound, Tech Savviest Among Peers, Missing Parental Help Teaching of English and Latinos in America: Supreme council of the Mexican-American Movementīook Inspires Student Displays On Bilingual Education History WellPoint Launches Online health Assessment in Spanishīlue Cross of California Launches :ĭiccionario Biográfico Médico Hispanoamericanoīook: The Journey to Latino Political Representation by Muy buena suerte to Johanna De Soto who has also been an invaluable contributor and a fine person.Ĭall for Papers: New Directions in Race ResearchĮxtract: Diabetes Inflicts a Dangerous Toll on Hispanics in the US Your journal reports and stories represents many of us in the Hispanic / Latino community and no doubt our culture will benefit and be better understood. We owe you all a great debt of gratitude. With much respect, Lucy (Sanchez) you and your fantastic staff for faithfully sending out Somos Primos each month, and the Year 2006 was no exception. May he give you the strength and increase your wisdom so you can continue doing a fantastic job! May the Lord continue to bless you and your loves ones. What a blessing you have been to us all!! You have touched so many lives and reached many through your e-mails as you have mine. Mimi, I thank the Lord for your dedication and time spent in enlightening us in all aspects of life. Due to your vast range of research, I always find several subjects of great interest! The material is not only interesting but educational and can be used as a future reference! I can hardly wait to scroll down and check out the topics. I look forward to SOMOSPRIMOS each month. "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not forĪnd under a just God cannot long retain it."
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