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David Sanchez
Born
David John Sanchez

(1947-06-17)June 17, 1947
Los Angeles, California, US
Known forCivil rights activist

David Sanchez, born June 6, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, is a civil rights activist, and founding member of the Brown Berets. In the 1960s and 70s he was heavily involved in the Chicano civil rights and political movements.

Background

With other high school students, Sanchez helped found the Young Chicanos for Community Action.[1] With his leadership, the Young Chicanos For Community Action eventually became the Brown Berets.[2]

The Brown Berets advocated for better schools and the fair treatment of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles.[3] Sanchez played a key role in the organization of the East L.A. walkouts.




Bryan, John (1968). "The Story of the Brown Berets The personal story of David Sanchez, 19-year-old leader of the Chicano Power Brown Berets". Open City.

Martinez, Vanessa; Barajas, Julia (August 23, 2020). "The women of the Brown Berets — Las Adelitas de Aztlán — break free and form their own movement". Los Angeles Times.


Hernandez, Al Carlos (August 13, 2010). "Prime Minister of the Brown Berets, Dr. David Sanchez". La Prensa San Diego.

Mejia, Brittny (August 16, 2020). "Nearly half a century ago, Chicano activists occupied Catalina Island. Locals feared a Mexican 'invasion'". Los Angeles Times.

Further reading

Published works

References

  1. ^ Castro, Sal; Garcia, Mario T. (2011). Blowout! Sal Castro and the Chicano Struggle for Educational Justice. North Carolina University Press. p. 136. JSTOR 10.5149/9780807877913_garcia.
  2. ^ "Chicano Movement in Washington: Political Activism in the Puget Sound and Yakima Valley Regions, 1960s-1980s". HistoryLink.
  3. ^ Cruz, Araceli (October 15, 2018). "The Brown Berets, as Explained by Founding Member Dr. David Sanchez". Teen Vogue.



Category:1947 births Category:American community activists Category:American people of Mexican descent Category:Hispanic and Latino American politicians Category:Activists for Hispanic and Latino American civil rights

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