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Mexican Americans and war: Where do they stand?
May 6, 2005“Raza Si! Guerra No!” by Lorena Oropeza has recently hit the bookstores. This book is an important read for those concerned with the struggles of Latinos for justice and equality, as well as everyone else in...
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Cathern Davis Flory, educator, dies
May 6, 2005CHICAGO — Cathern Davis Flory died here April 2 at 84. A memorial was held at the DuSable Museum of African American History. After the service, her ashes were spread among the bushes and flowers that...
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Grupo Yub creates first bomba y plena CD
May 6, 2005CHICAGO — Grupo Yubá, a multigenerational dance and music ensemble, presents the first “bomba” and “plena” CD produced in Chicago. The CD is a production of Grupo Yubá, a leadership program of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis...
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60 years after the defeat of fascism: Downfall a difficult movie
May 6, 2005My best friends didn’t want to see any movies highlighting Nazis, so I went off alone to watch Downfall at one of our art theaters. It wasn’t an easy decision for me to go. Just as...
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Texas morality vs. mental illness
May 6, 2005“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.” – Bill Clinton May is recognized across our nation as Mental Health Awareness Month. For those of us struggling with mental...
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