Mexicans in Phoenix

Phoenix's Mexican American community dates back to the founding of the city in 1868. From these earliest days, Phoenicians of Mexican descent actively participated in the city's economic and cultural development, while also fiercely preserving their culture and heritage in the thriving barrios, by establishing their own businesses and churches. In 1886, Henry Garfias became the first member of the Mexican community to be elected a city official. The 20th century saw the creation of organizations, such as La Liga Protectora and Sociedad Zaragoza, that gave a stronger political voice to the underrepresented Mexican population. In 1953, another member of the Mexican community, Adam Diaz, was elected to city council. As the century progressed, the Mexican American population grew and expanded into several areas of Phoenix, and today the substantial community is flourishing.

Author: Frank M. Barrios
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 01/16/2008
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781531629786
ISBN10: 1531629784
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Hispanic American Studies
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | African American & Black Studies

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