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Ernest Rodriguez' "Impressions," 1960s-1980s

""The Chicano and Racism in the Midwest"" by Ernest Rodriguez Page 2

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the midwest have become so Anglosized that they disclaim the word Chicano and see movement as threatening their social and economic security. At a meeting held in Silvia, Illinois on June 7th,, I felt the vicious effects of this kind of Anglosization. The meeting was held at an old church building which was the site of annual Mexican fiestas which raised thousands of dollars for the church. In 1968 a new church was built across town far from the Mexican barrio
 
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