New additions to the CPMR Website

Yolanda Alaniz

Vibrant picture of Yolanda Alaniz (in purple) dining with friends

Chicano Staff Resignation Letter

Yolanda Alaniz was one of the leaders in the student, staff and faculty strike protesting the firing of two Chicano administrators and the secretary of Chicana/o Studies from the University of Washington. This is their resignation in solidarity.

Yolanda Alaniz- Voices of Color Column

Yolanda Alaniz is a columnist for the Voices of Color editorial, here she is speaking on her experiences and political ideology

Farm Worker protest flyer

A vibrant flyer advocating that consumers don't buy lettuce and grapes not picked by unionized workers

Nothing's changed protest flyer

A document calling the boycott of a women bar to protest their racist policies and actions

Article about Hispanic Feminist Conference, English

Newspaper article, written in English, about the victory of the Hispanic Feminist Conference.

Richard Campos Song, Viva Chicano Studies

Pages 36 and 37 of a booklet featuring the song Richard Campos and a written segments about education and Chicano Studies.

It Is a Class Struggle Poster

A brightly-colored poster that reads, It Is a Class Struggle.

Los Repatriados Letter

PDF of a letter, written by Elena Herrada, which outlines Los Repatriados oral history project and invites people to participate. It gives historical background on the repatriation of Mexican-Americans and immigrants and recounts Herrada's grandfather's experiences.

Executive Board, Elena’s Response

Letter to the Executive Board and Brenda Smith about the Appeal of Layoff and charge of Conduct Unbecoming a Union Official

Elena Herrada’s Personal Notes

A personal note, looks as though it has been passed back and forth between several people. Seems to be discussing Ford Motor Company's treatment of black workers.

Elena photograph

Elena M. Herrada at her desk at Local 1064 offices in Southfield, Michigan, spring 2002; she's about to turn age 45