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Category Archives: Hispanic Heritage Month
“Life Between the Rails”: National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Unseen Tracks of History
In the echoes of locomotive whistles and the steady rhythm of rolling steel, there lies a story often untold. From September 15 to October 15, we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to reflect on the deep and enduring contributions … Continue reading
Posted in Hispanic Heritage Month, oral histories, Railroad History, Uncategorized, Union Pacific Railroad
Tagged 1970s workplace diversity, Abe Madrid, American Heritage Center, Anti-discrimination laws, Debbie Martinez, laramie, Latina/o railroad workers, Life Between the Rails, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Oral History Project, Railroad community, Railroad employment practices, Railroad families, Rawlins, Rick DeHerrera, Roy Sanchez, San Luis Valley, Southside neighborhood, Union Pacific, Workplace discrimination
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Empowering Communities: Exploring the Impact of MEChA at the University of Wyoming
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our blog is highlighting the archived collection of the University of Wyoming’s chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán, more commonly known by its acronym MEChA. As an organization, MEChA encourages cultural pride, … Continue reading
Posted in activism, Culture and heritage, Diversity and inclusion, Education and empowerment, Hispanic Heritage Month, Student organizations, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Western history, Wyoming history
Tagged Chicano Student Movement, Cultural Pride, Diversity, MEChA, Student Activism, Student Activities, Student Involvement, Student Leadership, Student Life, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, University of Wyoming students
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The Powell Tribune’s La Pagina Español
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans the period from September 15 to October 15, was first observed as a heritage week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 then became a federally recognized heritage month under President Ronald Regan in 1988. … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural history, community collections, Digital collections, Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigration, Immigration Policy, Mexican-American history, Racial bias, Uncategorized, Under-documented communities, Wyoming history
Tagged Beet farming, Community Events, Ethnic Segregation, Great Western Sugar Company, Lovell Wyoming, Migrant workers, Powell Tribune, Powell Wyoming, Racial Discrimination, Wyoming Newspapers
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