I like how you touched more on the Young Lords, and the influence they had in the movement of Latin Equality. I can't imagine being forced to move from my home all because the city wants a new makeover that will hopefully draw what they feel is a "better" crowd into the city. This clearly was just entirely racist and horrible, and I don't understand how anyone could justify actions of kicking innocent people out of their homes and treating them as if it doesn't matter if they have anywhere else to go.
I think it takes a lot of bravery for people to stand up the things that they believe in, especially when they have to stand up to those who are in positions of power. I enjoyed hearing Jose cha cha Jimenez's stories, and I thought it was cool how he described the gang going from just a street gang that may not have had the best intentions, to a gang that became politically involved in the community with hopes to put a stop to what was hurting the people of their neighborhood.
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