The Chicano movement, emerging in the 1960s and 1970s among Mexican Americans, was not just a political and social revolution but also a cultural awakening. Central to this cultural expression was the development of a rich lexicon that articulated the unique experiences, aspirations, and identity of the Chicano community. This glossary is a testament to…
The Pachucos hold a significant place in the cultural and social history of the United States, particularly among the Mexican-American communities during the 1940s. Emerging as a distinctive subculture, the Pachucos were easily identifiable by their flamboyant style of dress, unique slang, and rebellious attitude towards mainstream society. However, their identity and cultural expressions went…
Chicano culture, a vibrant and multifaceted component of the broader Mexican-American experience, embodies a rich tapestry of symbols that signify its unique history, values, resistance, and artistic expressions. Originating in the mid-20th century among Mexican Americans, Chicano culture reflects the struggles and triumphs of a community seeking to affirm its identity and rights within the…
Josephine S. Talamantez (Chicana/Yaqui) is an Organizational Management, Public Policy and Governmental Relations consultant with a specialization in Arts, History and Cultural Public Programming, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resource Management and Public History. Founder and Board Chair—Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center (CPM www.chicanoparkmuseum.com) San Diego, CA; Board Chair—Capitol Area Indian Resources, Inc. (CAIR) Sac. CA; Former…
Daniel Valdez, composer, musician, singer and actor, left home at the age of 17 to join his brother Luis, in Delano to fight for the unjust treatment of farmworkers. It was January of 1966, that Daniel left San Jose to join, Cesar Chavez and the United Farmworkers Union. It was on the picket lines that…
Herbert Siguenza is currently the Playwright in Residence for the San Diego Repertory Theatre thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Herbert is also a founding member of the performance group CULTURE CLASH. For twenty years Herbert and Culture Clash created a series of plays based off oral histories of residents…
With the recent success of the Netflix film and Superbowl spot, it is important to highlight the impact Mister Cartoon has had on modern pop culture. A true LA kid, he had a feverish desire to draw and create. This passion followed him into adulthood. He was a hard worker, first being paid for his…
Our “En Diálogo Series” has been an overwhelming success since our first Zoom plática on October 29, 2020. The event featured Cheech Marin as well as Einar and Jamex De La Torre, and was moderated by Eduardo Diaz, director of the Smithsonian Latino Center. Understanding the history and trends of Chicano Art from Einar and…