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The Life of Marcelino Serna
The Mexican Immigrant Who Became One of America's Most Decorated Soldiers Three Allied nations pinned their highest military decorations onto the chest of a young Mexican immigrant while General John J. Pershing looked on. France honored him. Italy honored him. The United States honored him. Marcelino Serna became one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War I after volunteering to fight for a country that did not require his service. One distinction remained abse

Maria Salinas
Jul 294 min read


The Allegations Unraveling Cesar Chavez's Legacy
UFW Pauses Cesar Chavez Celebrations Somebody knew. That much was clear before any official statement, before any foundation issued a formal apology or a union called off its celebrations. Events were disappearing from calendars across the country, organizers were going silent, and the explanations offered were, at best, deliberately vague. A memo to the San Antonio City Council said only that the reason for canceling the city's annual César E. Chávez March for Justice was "a

Maria Salinas
Jun 94 min read


Chicano vs. Mexican American
Different Identities, Same Heritage

Maria Salinas
Jun 10, 20253 min read
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