Description: We Took the Streets by Miguel Melendez Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An insiders view of the idealism, anger and vitality of the much-maligned group known as the Young Lords as they rose to become the most respected and powerful voice of Latin American empowerment in the US. From their emergence in the 60s to their fracture in 1972, this is the story of how one group took on the establishment - and won. Publisher Description In 1968 Miguel "Mickey" Melendez was a college student, developing pride in his Cuban and Puerto Rican cultural identity and becoming increasingly aware of the effects of social inequality on Latino Americans. Joining with other like-minded student activists, Melendez helped form the central committee of the New York branch of the Young Lords, one of the most provocative and misunderstood radical groups to emerge during the 1960s. Incorporating techniques of direct action and community empowerment, the Young Lords became a prominent force in the urban northeast. From their storefront offices in East Harlem, they defiantly took back the streets of El Barrio. In addition to running clothing drives, day-care centers, and food and health programs, they became known for their media-savvy tactics and bold actions, like the takeovers of the First Peoples Church and Lincoln Hospital.In this memoir, Melendez describes with the unsparing eye of an insider the idealism, anger, and vitality of the Lords as they rose to become the most respected and powerful voice of Puerto Rican empowerment in the country. He also traces the internal ideological disputes that led the group, but not the mission, to fracture in 1972. Written with passion and compelling detail, We Took the Streets tells the story of how one group took on the establishment-and won. Author Biography MIGUEL "MICKEY" MELENDEZ is an activist for Latino and Puerto Rican rights. He has held senior positions in the New York City government and has taught in the black and Hispanic studies department at Baruch College. He is also the recipient of the Charles Revson Fellowship (2004-2005) at Columbia University. Details ISBN 081353559X ISBN-13 9780813535593 Title We Took the Streets Author Miguel Melendez Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 272 Publisher Rutgers University Press GE_Item_ID:161723936; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780813535593
Book Title: We Took the Streets
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Publication Name: We Took the Streets : Fighting for Latino Rights with the Young Lords
Language: English
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Item Height: 0.7 in
Subject: Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / 20th Century, Sociology / General, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Sociology / Urban
Publication Year: 2005
Item Weight: 13.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8.5 in
Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History
Author: Miguel Melendez
Item Width: 5.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
