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Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Anthologized, historical perspective of actions of the Chicano Movement in Pueblo, Colorado --
El Movimiento is a march through the changing times of the early 1970s in Pueblo, Colorado. Pueblo was in a strategic location in the state and hosted national speakers and conferences. War on Poverty monies from the Johnson administration poured in creating opportunities for changes in education, health, housing. Returning Vietnam veterans raised their...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"After the tragic shootings April 20, 1999 that left thirteen dead, Frank DeAngelis mourned with the Columbine community. He vowed to never forget those who were murdered and dedicated his life and career to helping his students - his kids - recover. He committed to staying on as principal to help the students and the community heal. Columbine was his family. For the first time since the event that rocked the nation and forever changed his life, DeAngelis...
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Pub. Date
2004
Description
In this parable for a modern age, motivational speaker Sanborn recounts the true story of Fred, the mail carrier who passionately loves his work and who genuinely cares about the people he serves. Sanborn illuminates the simple steps each person can to transform their lives from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
The title, "Not Bad for a South Texas Boy," comes from a note penned by Federico Pęa's college English professor. While first read as encouraging, it took years to understand the nuanced message of low expectations for one of the University of Texas' few students of color. From modest beginnings in South Texas, through perseverance Pęa would earn a law degree; fight for social justice as a civil rights attorney; serve as a Colorado Legislator and...