The Making of a Civil Rights Leader: Jose Angel Gutierrez

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The memoir chronicles Jose Angel Gutierrez's journey from a segregated upbringing in Texas to becoming a pivotal figure in the Chicano civil rights movement. Influenced by his father's dedication to knowledge, a supportive preschool teacher, and his mother's resilience, Gutierrez's passion for education and justice flourished. He recounts his grassroots political activism, the founding of the La Raza Unida Party, and his achievements in education and law. His story highlights the struggle for equality faced by Mexican Americans and his collaborations with various civil rights leaders.