Felix Longoria's Wake: Bereavement, Racism, and the Rise of Mexican American Activism (CMAS History, Culture, and Society Series)
A focused study of the Felix Longoria case and how one family's grief helped launch Mexican American activism against racism in Texas.
About This Book
This book examines the 1949 Felix Longoria incident and its impact on Mexican American civil rights efforts.
It details how community leaders used the controversy to organize and advocate for equality.
The narrative connects personal loss to broader struggles against discrimination in mid-century America.
Readers gain insight into the roots of Mexican American activism and its lasting influence.
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