Jovita Idar: Mexican American Activist and Journalist

11m 08s

Jovita Idar (1885-1946) helped organize the first Mexican American civil rights conference in 1911 to address racism, lynching, and dismal educational opportunities for Mexican American children.

Aired: 08/04/20

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