Nuevo Mexicanos en Contra de La Propuesta 187 (California Proposition 187) - Literature from Additional Grassroots Organizations, 1994-1995
File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Eduardo Hernández-Chávez and Ysaura Bernal-Enríquez Papers contain clippings, correspondence, subject files, photographic materials, and other materials generated or collected by Hernández-Chávez and Bernal-Enríquez in the course of their community work. The collection is arranged in subject order.
Of particular interest are the files about César Chávez, including those that document the activities of the Recuerda A César Chávez Committee, which was formed in 1993 after the passing of César Chávez. The Committee sought to educate the media and the people of Albuquerque, New Mexico about Chávez’ contributions. Their efforts included renaming a street and naming a new community center in Albuquerque in honor of Chávez. In addition, the group worked to erect a statue in Albuquerque (“Llaves for Chávez") in memorial and lobbied for a César Chávez holiday in the State. The committee remains in existence today.
Eduardo Hernández-Chávez and Ysaura Bernal-Enríquez founded New Mexicans Against Proposition 187 to combat the “ripple effect" of anti-immigrant and English-Only legislation coming to New Mexico from California, after the passage of Proposition 187 in California (1995). The related papers document their efforts, including a major rally held on Feb 5, 1996, and a publication written by Hernández-Chávez and Bernal-Enríquez titled “Stop Prop 187: A Resource Manual for Organizers." This resource manual was requested by organizers for use in many other states.
Other files document community struggles Hernández-Chávez and Bernal-Enríquez worked with including the New Mexico Land Grant Forum, protests against two radio hosts in El Cenizo, Texas, the No on NAFTA organizing efforts, the Movimiento para la Liberación Nacional Mexicana (MLNM), Albuquerque Border City Project (ABC), Alliance for Immigrant Rights, and the Córdova sisters lawsuit against the Vaughn Municipal School District.
Of particular interest are the files about César Chávez, including those that document the activities of the Recuerda A César Chávez Committee, which was formed in 1993 after the passing of César Chávez. The Committee sought to educate the media and the people of Albuquerque, New Mexico about Chávez’ contributions. Their efforts included renaming a street and naming a new community center in Albuquerque in honor of Chávez. In addition, the group worked to erect a statue in Albuquerque (“Llaves for Chávez") in memorial and lobbied for a César Chávez holiday in the State. The committee remains in existence today.
Eduardo Hernández-Chávez and Ysaura Bernal-Enríquez founded New Mexicans Against Proposition 187 to combat the “ripple effect" of anti-immigrant and English-Only legislation coming to New Mexico from California, after the passage of Proposition 187 in California (1995). The related papers document their efforts, including a major rally held on Feb 5, 1996, and a publication written by Hernández-Chávez and Bernal-Enríquez titled “Stop Prop 187: A Resource Manual for Organizers." This resource manual was requested by organizers for use in many other states.
Other files document community struggles Hernández-Chávez and Bernal-Enríquez worked with including the New Mexico Land Grant Forum, protests against two radio hosts in El Cenizo, Texas, the No on NAFTA organizing efforts, the Movimiento para la Liberación Nacional Mexicana (MLNM), Albuquerque Border City Project (ABC), Alliance for Immigrant Rights, and the Córdova sisters lawsuit against the Vaughn Municipal School District.
Dates
- 1994-1995
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (1 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451