Wilfred "Sonny" Gomez Peña

Just Due, A Town Divided (eBook, ePUB)

School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952)

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Produktbeschreibung

Just Due, A Town Divided, School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952), delves deep into the intricate and often overlooked pages of Arizona's history, specifically focusing on a critical period spanning from the Great Depression to the postwar era, when segregation cast a dark shadow over Tolleson Grammar School. Within these pages, the untold story unfolds-a story of resilience and determination as a marginalized group of Mexican-Americans valiantly rose against discrimination, forging a path toward equal opportunities and civil rights in their local schools.

The author Wilfred "Sonny" Gomez Peña (1935-2021) skillfully unveils the intricate and deceptive nature of school segregation, and chronicles the battle for educational equity in the town of Tolleson, Arizona.

As a testament to the author's unwavering commitment to documenting untold narratives, this posthumously published work celebrates the courageous spirit of a generation of young Mexican-Americans. Against all odds, they fearlessly confronted adversity, leaving an indelible mark in the annals of Arizona's civil rights history. Embedded within these pages is the tale of Juan Camacho, a young and visionary leader whose remarkable contributions played a decisive role in systematically dismantling the entrenched Southern ideology and segregation that plagued the Town of Tolleson.

Just Due, A Town Divided, School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952) is an indispensable literary work, enticing all who yearn to explore the intricacies of civil rights movements, grapple with social inequities, and witness the transformative power of grassroots activism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hispanic Institute of Social Issues
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781936885572
• Artikelnr.: 69227499

Autorenporträt

The late Wilfred "Sonny" Gomez Peña takes the reader back in history where most have forgotten or dared not travel. Through the segregation period of Tolleson, Arizona rose equality and progression from the sacrifice of a young visionary leader who made a historical difference, while going unrecognized. Sonny's exhausting research and interviews to correct decades of inconsistencies, deception and obscurity will shed light on the truth leading to the end of segregation in Tolleson. Sonny's journey was long, painful and often met with push back. He didn't mind, but welcomed the challenge in his quest to unveil facts leading to the truth. He was driven to credit the young "visionary leader" Juan Camacho had become and Tolleson, never knew. His story brings to the forefront a small group of Mexican-Americans who banded together in their fight against segregation for educational and civil rights, in an era of segregation. To give credit, where credit is due and rightfully correct a period of inaccurate facts and unjust recognition. Sonny's accounts are memorialized, catalogued and based on countless interviews, legal and personal research that he navigated to pen the truth. Through his travels, interviews and research, he'll take you through Tolleson's painful history and southern ideology origin, that most have forgotten or never knew. His accounts are not self-serving, but offer insight and recognition for those history excluded and folklore emphasized. Most importantly, his story bears truth to a young Mexican-American who had the foresight and courage to stand up, organize, and take on segregationists and win, without ever stepping into a courtroom. His hope was to bring honor to Juan Camacho who stood up to lead and persevered in a time of segregation, for the education equality of Mexican-American families of Tolleson. Prior to Sonny's death in April of 2021, his wish was to finish writing his book, so that journalists and historians would have tough conversations when seeking the truth in the future. Recognize the feats Juan Camacho accomplished in his fight for educational and civil rights and inspire past, present and future Mexican-Americans to make a difference in their communities, professional and personal lives. "Siempre la verdad!"