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1966 Melon Strike Lesson Plans
In 1966 for about 90 days, hundreds of men, women and children from Starr County began a strike that changed workers’ rights in Texas. This march began from our side of the world (RGV) to the state capitol (Austin, TX) where over 15,000 people,…
Fiesta San Antonio Lesson Plans
The objectives of this lesson are to have the student be able to identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of Fiesta San Antonio. The student will also be able to use detail and imagination throughout their writing. Some essential questions…
Juneteenth in the Rio Grande Valley Lesson Plans
After the Civil War, in 1865 a myriad amount of people remained enslaved. The reason being was due to Word of slavery end news traveled slowly, especially for those who were isolated from the Union armies- where life continued as if freedom did not…
Grape Strike Lesson Plans
The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce students’ understandings of reasons for nonviolent strikes, while also promoting the peaceful collaboration of different racial and ethnic groups, as expressed by the Filipino and Mexican farm workers…
Time to Celebrate Lesson Plan
The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the different holidays, traditions, and celebrations that take place in their community. It is important for students to learn about holidays, because they learn the history behind the…
Letters From the March
Letters from different people participating on a march for the rights of farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley
Briscoe To Meet With TFW/ Legislation Introduced
A newspaper clip announcing that late Texas governor, Dolph Briscoe, was meeting with the Texas Farm Workers Union.
Farmworkers-Students Unite!
Six organizations sponsored a picket demonstration. The speakers talked about the economy and corporations.
Workers vs. Sharyland
Workers from Sharyland Enterprises decided to walkout from work when a salary raise was not given. The article implies that the company could afford the raise.
Join the Strike
A newspaper clip convincing farmers from the Rio Grande Valley to join the strikes to fight for farmer's rights.
40 Days of Struggle
A newspaper clip from the Texas Farm Workers Union urging to support the strikes by donating clothes, food, and any other kind of help.
TFW Heads March-Pilgrimage To Austin
The Texas Farm Workers' Union organized a 40 day pilgrimage to Austin, Texas. The participants took a demand to the state legislature for collective bargain and secret ballot elections.
Strike Pressure Hits Growers
A newspaper clip by the Texas Farm Workers' Union urges the farmers to keep the citrus strike despite the threats they receive. Some of the threats mentioned are "threats of death, shooting and flimsy complaints."
Melon Strike Begins
A newspaper clipping from El Cuhamil, announcing the beginning of a melon strike. The Texas Farm Worker's Union started the strike in a rally May 16, 1976.
"Facts On Working And Living Conditions of Texas Farm Workers"
The article reports that Texas farm workers—especially in the Rio Grande Valley—face extremely low wages, poor housing, limited education, and no job security. Most earn below poverty levels, live in substandard homes without basic utilities, often…
[news clippings] Juneteenth Community Celebration
![[newspaper clipping] "Let Freedom Ring, Community celebrates Juneteenth," by Iris Villalon for The Monitor (1999-06-20)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/421133059c16d83a8480c082aa1f1f1b.jpg "[newspaper clipping] \"Let Freedom Ring, Community celebrates Juneteenth,\" by Iris Villalon for The Monitor (1999-06-20)")
A newspaper article regarding a Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg, Texas.
Edinburg Juneeteenth Observation
![[news clipping] Edinburg Juneteenth observation Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery, Valley Town Crier (1997-06-18)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d3e4835581b87649b6af49c83c36de13.jpg "[news clipping] Edinburg Juneteenth observation Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery, Valley Town Crier (1997-06-18)")
A newspaper clip for the Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg at the Restlawn Cemetery. The author explains directions on where the place is located.
Program Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.
Celebration of the Juneteenth in Edinburg [Newspaper article, "Juneteenth marks belated end of slavery in Texas," by Brig Lopez III for The Monitor (1997-06-18)]
A newspaper clip about the importance of the Juneteenth celebrations, and the history behind it.
Newspaper coverage, "Pharr Riots Remembered"
Students Engaged in Sociological Study, a club at The University of Texas Pan-American, pay tribute to Pharr Riots.
[news clipping] The Burying of a Victim From the Pharr Riots
![[Alfonso Laredo Flores] Victim of Pharr Demonstration Will Be Buried this Afternoon, by Max Sisk for Valley Morning Star (1971)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/893fa1493f00f67e48dfd7d75489a28c.jpg "[Alfonso Laredo Flores] Victim of Pharr Demonstration Will Be Buried this Afternoon, by Max Sisk for Valley Morning Star (1971)")
A news release over the buried victim, Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, that was killed during the Pharr Riots.
[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots
![[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots, 1971-02-11 (Valley Morning Star)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d3451a80b54ffe01d26983544d0e0806.jpg "[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots, 1971-02-11 (Valley Morning Star)")
A news release over a funeral of Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, who was killed during the Pharr Riots.
[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots
![[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots, 1971](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/1994781beea5a6fb9294b052dfc8438e.jpg "[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots, 1971")
A propaganda poster from women persuading people to not stop fighting segregation and racism. They also urge Mexicans to stop buying in American stores, such as H.E.B, Drefke's, among others.
[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout
![[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/06e0aa708ebf3301f276f64543526574.jpg "[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout")
From left, Mirtala Villarreal, Martina Gonzales, and Patsy Jacinto, Edcouch-Elsa High School students holding a poster with the slogan "We want better education."
Telegram from Edgewood District Concerned Parents Supporting Javier Ramirez of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
A telegram sent to a student from "The Edgewood District Concerned Parents Association," congratulating Javier Ramirez for his organization of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout.