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  1. Chicano - Wikipedia

    The community forged an independent political and cultural movement, sometimes working alongside the Black power movement. [10][11] The Chicano Movement faltered by the mid-1970s as a result of …

  2. Chicano | People, Language & Identity | Britannica

    Chicano, identifier for people of Mexican descent born in the United States. The term came into popular use by Mexican Americans as a symbol of pride during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s.

  3. How the Chicano Movement Championed Mexican-American Identity …

    Sep 18, 2020 · The Chicano Movement, aka El Movimiento, advocated social and political empowerment through a chicanismo or cultural nationalism.

  4. Chicano Movement: Causes, Purpose, and Major Events

    Jan 26, 2004 · The major events of the Chicano Movement began in the 60s with Chicano leaders like Cesar Chávez and Reies López Tijerina. The movement also gained widespread acknowledgment in …

  5. What Is Chicano Culture? - UNIDOS

    Chicano culture is a vibrant and variegated expression of the Mexican-American experience, characterized by a rich history, diverse art forms, distinct language variations, and social activism.

  6. Chicanos - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    However, many from both populations refuse to identify with the label Chicano. The term Chicano derives from Mexica (with the x pronounced like sh in English). Over the centuries the term became …

  7. What’s a Chicano? - Chicano History and Culture

    Well, it’s complicated so let’s start with the term Chicano. This is an pre-columbian term from the Nahuatl language used by the Aztecs to describe their original homeland in what is currently the …

  8. Chicano Movement - Wikipedia

    About 20 years after the Chicano Movement, Chicano artists were affected by political priorities and societal values, and they were also becoming more accepted by society.

  9. Where Does the Word ‘Chicano’ Come From? - UNIDOS

    The term “Chicano” carries with it a rich tapestry of history, culture, and identity, representing individuals of Mexican descent born in the United States. This word, which has evolved over generations, …

  10. What Does It Mean to Be Chicano Today? Identity, Culture, and Pride …

    The word “Chicano” evokes an intricate tapestry of identity, history, and pride. For Mexican-Americans, the term resonates deeply with cultural activism, creative expression, and community solidarity.