Gonzales, Rodolfo, 1928-2005
- Biography:
- Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales (June 18, 1928 - April 12, 2005) was a Mexican American boxer, poet, and political activist. He convened the first-ever Chicano youth conference in March of 1969, which was attended by many future Chicano activists and artists. The conference also promulgated the Plan Espiritual de Aztlán, a manifesto demanding self-determination for Chicanos. As an early figure of the movement for the equal rights of Mexican Americans, he is often considered one of the founders of the Chicano Movement.
- Associated Subjects:
- Gonzales, Rodolfo, 1928-2005
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