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What was El Movimiento?

The start of the Chicano civil rights movement.

What does Rasquache refer to?

It originally had a negative connotation related to a poor attitude, lower class, and bad taste, describing someone's behavior or social status.

What is Rasquachismo?

A positive creative attitude succeeding Rasquache, used by artists to create desired expressions from the simplest forms, embodying defiance and inventiveness.

Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe?

A significant figure in Mexican Roman Catholicism, representing Mexican nationalism and identity, and featured on banners during the revolt against the Spanish in 1810.

What was the Alianza Federal de Mercedes?

The Federal Land Grant Alliance that fought to reclaim communal land rights guaranteed under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican American War.

What was the significance of César Chávez's 25 Day Hunger Strike in 1968?

It was a pivotal event in the Chicano civil rights movement, highlighting the struggle for labor rights and social justice.

Who is Emanuel Martinez and what is his artwork 'Tierra o Muerte' about?

An artist who apprenticed with David A. Siqueiros, he changed the refrain “land and liberty” to 'land or death' in his piece that connects land reform and wealth distribution from the Mexican revolution to the Chicano movement.

What does Carlos A. Cortéz's artwork depict?

He is an activist poet and artist who depicted José Guadalupe Posada in his art, emphasizing cultural and political themes.

What is the artwork 'Breaking the Fast' by Carlos Francisco Jackson about?

Created to educate students about the civil rights era, it depicts the day César Chávez broke his hunger strike in 1968, using vivid colors to portray the weakened states of key figures like Helen Chavez and Larry Itliong.

Who were some key figures depicted in 'Breaking the Fast'?

Helen Chavez, Larry Itliong (Filipino American labor organizer), and Robert F. Kennedy (Presidential candidate).