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We Took the Streets: Fighting for Latino Rights with the Young Lords,Used
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In 1968 Miguel Mickey Melendez was a college student, developing pride in his Cuban and Puerto Rican cultural identity and becoming increasingly aware of the effects of social inequality on Latino Americans. Joining with other likeminded student activists, Melendez helped form the central committee of the New York branch of the Young Lords, one of the most provocative and misunderstood radical groups to emerge during the 1960s. Incorporating techniques of direct action and community empowerment, the Young Lords became a prominent force in the urban northeast. From their storefront offices in East Harlem, they defiantly took back the streets of El Barrio. In addition to running clothing drives, daycare centers, and food and health programs, they became known for their mediasavvy tactics and bold actions, like the takeovers of the First Peoples Church and Lincoln Hospital.In this memoir, Melendez describes with the unsparing eye of an insider the idealism, anger, and vitality of the Lords as they rose to become the most respected and powerful voice of Puerto Rican empowerment in the country. He also traces the internal ideological disputes that led the group, but not the mission, to fracture in 1972. Written with passion and compelling detail, We Took the Streets tells the story of how one group took on the establishmentand won.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'We Took the Streets'? A: The main theme of 'We Took the Streets' is the struggle for Latino rights and empowerment, focusing on the experiences of the Young Lords and their impact on Puerto Rican identity and activism.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'We Took the Streets' is Miguel 'Mickey' Melendez, who was an active member of the Young Lords.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'We Took the Streets' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What year was 'We Took the Streets' published? A: 'We Took the Streets' was published on February 4, 2005.
- Q: Is 'We Took the Streets' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'We Took the Streets' provides valuable insights into Latino activism and can serve as a resource for academic study on social movements.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in social justice, Latino history, and activist movements will find 'We Took the Streets' particularly beneficial.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from the author? A: Yes, the book is written as a memoir and includes personal anecdotes from Miguel Melendez's life and experiences with the Young Lords.
- Q: What kind of writing style is used in the book? A: The writing style of 'We Took the Streets' is passionate and detailed, reflecting the author's insider perspective on the events described.
- Q: Are there discussions on ideological disputes within the Young Lords in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the internal ideological disputes that the Young Lords faced, particularly leading up to the group's fracture in 1972.