La Raza Unida (jan 1, 1965 – jan 1, 1975)
Description:
Mexican Americans, inspired by the African American civil rights movement, created their own political party to promote their interests, such as bilingual education. They were able to use the Voting Rights Act to enforce their rights.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1965
jan 1, 1975
~ 10 years