De Colores Means All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century (Feminist Classics)

by Elizabeth Martinez

Paperback, 2017

Status

Available

Publication

Verso (2017), Edition: Reprint, 288 pages

Description

'[Latinos] are not only invisible in the mainstream media; we're pushed to the side in progressive publications and causes. I'm hopeful, however, that minds might open with the publication of [Martinez's] marvelous collection of essays.' The Progressive'Elizabeth Martinez has played a unique and extraordinary role as chronicler of Chicana/o history, and De Colores beautifully captures her passion, her intelligence, her powerful commitment to universal human values. I am very happy this volume exists, and hope it will be widely read.' Howard ZinnThe unique Chicana voice of Elizabeth Martinez arises from more than thirty years of experience in the movements for civil rights, women's liberation, and Latina/o empowerment. With sections on women's organizing, struggles for economic justice, and the Latina/o youth movement, De Colores Means All of Us will appeal to readers and activists seeking to organize for the future and build new movements for liberation.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1998

Physical description

288 p.; 5.52 inches

ISBN

1786631172 / 9781786631176

Local notes

feminisms

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