¶ … encircles around the idea that there is a continued problems between Mexican-Americans, African-Americans, and White Activists. They report that no matter what is done there will not be a way to bring the three groups together, it also appears through the writing that this statement is support with continued excerpts that prove that the three groups individual continue to function as separate units without any hopes of becoming a combined functioning unit. On the other hand, I do not agree with this thesis statement. First, I think that a population as small as the one discussed in the writing should not be as global as much as it appears to be throughout the writing. It is cause for concern that needs to be addressed and is as much a problem as displayed in the writing.
Struggles to remedy discrimination among the Mexican & African-American population
Formation of specific organizations and groups compiled to "combat" discriminatory acts
Participation of whites in the struggle against discrimination during the 40's to the 50's give insight into the role they played during that time period
The use of bilingual papers aided in "getting the word out" regarding discrimination occurring against Mexican-Americans and young African-Americans
The actions of activists in the citrus belt show the shift in the amount of segregation after World War II
The creation of new industries in the citrus belt brought higher paying much needed jobs, as well as the best situation for Segregation and discrimination kept most Mexican-Americans from education and higher paying jobs
Mexican-Americans put pressure on the police department for more positive results after beating up a young Mexican-American boy, locking him up and not tending to his wounds
Journalism is found to have a strong impact on how people view the world around them as well as the way that groups are being portrayed along with their actions
Mexican gangs are blamed for the poor stereotypes that are pinned on all Mexican-Americans
Newspapers begin to report news from the student perspective in hopes that this will be an opportunity to lift the spirits and perspective of young Mexican-Americans
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