David Sanchez (activist)
David Sanchez | |
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Los Angeles, California , US | |
| Known for | Civil rights activist |
David Sanchez (born January 3, 1948) is an American civil rights activist, and founding member of the Brown Berets. In the 1960s and 70s he was heavily involved in the Chicano civil rights and political movements.
Background
An accomplished student in high school, in 1966 Sanchez chaired Mayor
Known as the "Prime Minister," Sanchez played a key role in the organization of the
National Chicano Moratorium March on August 29, 1970, and was friends with journalist Ruben Salazar who was killed that day.[8]
In 1972, Sanchez led the Occupation of Catalina Island, which was meant to draw attention on the continuing struggles of Mexican-Americans in the United States.[9]
After disbanding the Brown Berets, Sanchez went to work for the
Los Angeles City Council District 14 seat, losing to José Huizar, and in 2012 he ran in the race for California's 40th congressional district, losing to Lucille Roybal-Allard.[11]
Published works
- Sanchez, David (1989). Social Communication for Everyone. Pan American Institute. ASIN B00072Z64Q.
- Sanchez, David (1978). Expedition Through Aztlán. La Puente, CA: Perspective Publications.
References
- ^ Bryan, John (1968). "The Story of the Brown Berets The personal story of David Sanchez, 19-year-old leader of the Chicano Power Brown Berets". Open City.
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- ^ a b Cruz, Araceli (October 15, 2018). "The Brown Berets, as Explained by Founding Member Dr. David Sanchez". Teen Vogue.
- JSTOR 40403887.
- ^ Ayyoub, Loureen (August 29, 2020). "Chicano Moratorium Recognizes 50 Year Anniversary in East LA". SPECTRUM NEWS. Charter Communications.
- ^ Hernandez, Al Carlos (August 13, 2010). "Prime Minister of the Brown Berets, Dr. David Sanchez". La Prensa San Diego.
- ^ Martinez, Vanessa; Barajas, Julia (August 23, 2020). "The women of the Brown Berets — Las Adelitas de Aztlán — break free and form their own movement". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Sahagun, Louis (August 23, 2020). "A Day of Rage in East L.A." Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Mejia, Brittny (August 16, 2020). "Nearly half a century ago, Chicano activists occupied Catalina Island. Locals feared a Mexican 'invasion'". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "David Sanchez Ph.D." Mexican American University. Archived from the original on October 12, 2004.
- ^ "Certified List of Statewide Candidates" (PDF). California Secretary of State. December 26, 2019.
Further reading
- "Finding Aid for the David Sanchez Papers 1971–2012". Online Archive of California.
- "Chicano Movement in Washington: Political Activism in the Puget Sound and Yakima Valley Regions, 1960s–1980s". HistoryLink.
External links
- Ono, David (October 29, 2020). "FACEism: Footage shows clash between police, East LA protesters who changed the Chicano movement". abc7.com.
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