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Edward James Olmos
In this clip, actors from the film say the lines of Shakespeare’s classic speech from “As You Like It.”
Publicity headshot of Raúl Juliá
Juliá’s legacy remains as inspiring as ever, proving what Latinos can achieve when given the chance.
RYSE staff and youth leaders celebrate at the groundbreaking ceremony for RYSE Commons, a state of the art 37,000+ square foot community campus slated for completion Spring 2021.
Groups throughout California are focusing on supporting students who are pushed out of the traditional education system due to systemic issues in their communities.
Eighth Machine Gun Cavalry in action on the Mexican border. | Library of Congress
The influence of the Texas Rangers on border militarizaton stretches from its creation in the 19th century, through the inception of Border Patrol and ties to the NRA, to the Minutemen movement that rose to prominence in the early 21st century.
Maria the Intrepid
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After leaving the labor movement, Maria passionately pursued her ministry.
They Lost Their Land Through Murder and Theft
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In the early 1900s, many Mexican-Americans lost their ranches to fraud and violence.
The Chicano Rights Movement
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Explore the historic 1968 “Walkouts."
Campaigning in Border Cities
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An organizer from the Rio Grande Valley prepares for a campaign rally in San Antonio.
Death on the Job
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Construction worker Roendy Granillo was 25 when he died from heat stroke on the job.
Our Stories, Our Movement
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Another death of a construction worker on the job in Austin fuels the need for change.
‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
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Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.
Millions of Unorganized Workers in America
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Maria is elected to represent her union and plead their case before the AFL-CIO.
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