EPISODE · Aug 11, 2023 · 30 MIN
From Cesar Chavez to La Pulga: Latino Activists Make Their Mark on San Jose
from The California Report Magazine · host KQED
Latinos helped build the city of San Jose, though its a history largely forgotten or ignored. This week, we’re highlighting the impact Mexican-Americans have had on the Bay Area's biggest city, through the lens of one Chicana trailblazer. And we'll hear how this activism is helping guide those hoping to keep a fixture of the city's immigrant communities alive, as vendors at the Berryessa Flea Market fight for its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Latinos helped build the city of San Jose, though its a history largely forgotten or ignored. This week, we’re highlighting the impact Mexican-Americans have had on the Bay Area's biggest city, through the lens of one Chicana trailblazer. And we'll hear how this activism is helping guide those hoping to keep a fixture of the city's immigrant communities alive, as vendors at the Berryessa Flea Market fight for its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Cesar Chavez to La Pulga: Latino Activists Make Their Mark on San Jose
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