Events
Immigration Legislation was createdRepresentation of Latinos in redistricting DetroitRedistricting of districts to represent Latinos in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, and Rhode IslandPopulation boom in California due to new voting and civil rights for LatinosThe New York Police DPT. had to promote 100 African Americans and 60 Latinos to sergeant due to a lawsuit20 cities participate in the national day of refugees and immigrants.Immigration and Reform Act passed.The Latino people were segregated in schoolsThe first Latino cabinet member was elected, Dr. Lauro ChavesImmigration Control Act passedWillie Velasquez dies and is awarded the Presidential Medal of FreedomGeorge W. Bush made Spanish Heritage Month a national HolidayNumber of Hispanics in America increased by 38 timesFirst female Latino elected to the House of Reprasentatives
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