For a long time, Chicanos faced prejudice, discrimination, and inequity. In response, the Chicano Movement, which began to form in the 1960s, became a vital part of advocating for the rights and empowerment of Mexican Americans in the United States. Driven by profound frustration and anger, Chicanos united to confront the deep-rooted problems within the US, using strategies such as boycotting, protesting, and strikes. The Chicano movement spanning from the 1960s and 1970s significantly changed the…
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