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Maria Jimenez, Influential Immigrant Rights Activist, Dies At 70

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on December 4, 2020 · A long-time Houstonian, Jimenez dedicated most her life to advocating for immigrant rights. She's also been a mentor to some of Houston's most influential leaders.

Tags immigrant rights latino icons Lina Hidalgo Maria Jimenez Raza Unida

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¡Sí Se Puede! Houston Celebrates Latina Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on December 11, 2019 · The woman who coined the phrase “sí se puede” and co-founded the United Farm Workers Union is honored in a new traveling exhibit at Houston’s Holocaust Museum.

Tags Dolores Huerta huelga immigrant rights ufw united farm workers

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Protesters Across The U.S. Decry Policy Of Separating Immigrant Families

Joel Rose, NPR / MARISA PEÑALOZA, NPR

Posted on June 1, 2018 · People gathered in cities across the country on Friday to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant parents and children who cross the southern border illegally.

Tags Department of Justice immigrant immigrant rights Trump administration

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U.S. May Day Immigration Protests Target Trump, Fall Elections

DEEPTI HAJELA, AP / AMY TAXIN, AP

Posted on May 1, 2018 · Immigrant rights groups have joined in May Day activities for more than a decade

Tags immigrant rights labor May Day President Donald Trump

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