The oppression and exploitation of Latinos (like Asians) have historical roots unknown to most Americans. People who learn at least a little about Bl… - Elizabeth Martínez

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The oppression and exploitation of Latinos (like Asians) have historical roots unknown to most Americans. People who learn at least a little about Black slavery remain totally ignorant about how the United States seized half of Mexico or how it has colonized Puerto Rico. (“Seeing More Than Black and White”)

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About Elizabeth Martínez

Elizabeth Martínez (December 12, 1925 - June 29, 2021) was an Chicana feminist and a community organizer, activist, author, and educator.

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Alternative Names: Elizabeth Martinez Elizabeth "Betita" Martínez Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
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Linking the national identity with race is not unique to the United States. National identity always requires an "other" to define it. But this country has linked its identity with race to an extraordinary degree, matched only by two other settler states: South Africa and Israel.

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