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Just Due, A Town Divided: School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952) (in English)
Wilfred Sonny Gomez Peña
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Hispanic Institute of Social Issues
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Just Due, A Town Divided: School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952) (in English) - Gomez Peña, Wilfred Sonny
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Synopsis "Just Due, A Town Divided: School Segregation in Tolleson, Arizona (1929 to 1952) (in English)"
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.
