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Why they relaunched, and what their work means for people in San Diego's justice system.
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Acuña’s landmark 1972 textbook “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos” continues to be taught in schools.
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"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson.
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The San Diego Unified School District is beginning a process Wednesday to rename a Southcrest elementary school following sexual abuse allegations against deceased labor leader César Chávez earlier this month.
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Students KPBS interviewed had mixed feelings, but most agreed Chávez' memorials should be removed.
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The state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and 11th grade.
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Two of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader.
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The adoption followed four hours of heated public comment and a lone "no" vote by a Jewish councilmember.
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Citing "a surge of civil rights violations occurring nationwide" by federal immigration agents, the foundation said two regional hotlines for San Diego and Imperial counties have been established "to report harassment, use of force, racial profiling, warrantless stops and detention from ICE or federal agents."
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A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.
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