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Chicano Heritage coloring book, probably 1970s

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racial lines and time. This is done with the Chicano Heritage Coloring Book by stressing major themes of the Chicano culture which Include: -Chicano culture in New Mexico is both very old and very modern. It includes modern scientific elements as well as very traditional life styles. -The Chicano is a Mestizo. That is a blending and a mixture of different peoples who are today known as LA RAZA. -The Chicano heritage is influenced by Indian, Mexican, Anglo, European, Spanish history, language, life style and culture. - The familia of the Chicano is one of the most important dimensions of La Raza. - The arts and music are an integral part of the everyday life of Chicanos, and his talents are recognized all over. - The Chicano philosophy of life is designed to be compatible and to work in harmony with nature and the environment. - The farmworker in the Southwest is very likely to be Chicano. It is hard work. It is important for the whole country. A great deal of money is made from the agricultural products, but the Chicano seldom reaps the benefits of his labor. 37
 
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