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History To Call Our Own by yeeboy217 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
In 1968, California State College, Los Angeles established the first Chicano Studies department in the U.S., driven by the United Mexican American Students (UMAS) who strategically negotiated with the administration rather than resorting to militancy. The article explores the development of this department through the experiences of Chicano students, their advocacy for increased representation, and the creation of a relevant curriculum that addressed their cultural history. Utilizing oral histories and arch
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- yeeboy217
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