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PODER : Photo Album

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PODER is a university sponsored civic group that was formed in 1969. They originally formed the group to bring a greater awareness to the Hispanic population within the university. At this time, there were few Hispanic students represented at this…

Tags: Advocacy, Building, Community Involvement, Living and Social Conditions, Organization, Photo album, PODER

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Hispanic Women's League : Photo Album

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The Hispanic Women's League was formed in 1979 by a group of professional Latinas who wanted to provided financial assistance to younger Latinas to be "more than just housewives". At this time women were becoming more involved in professional careers…

Tags: Building, Community Involvement, Education, Female Empowerment, Hispanic Women's League, La Liga de Mujeres Hispanas, Leadership, Living and Social Conditions, Organization, Photo album

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Elsie Pacheco : Photo Album

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Estrada (Elsie Pacheco) was best known in the Hispanic community as an advocate for Latina rights. She also was involved in bringing services to the Hispanic Attica inmates. Counselor Educational Opportunity Program – University of Buffalo.

Tags: Advocacy, Education, Higher Education, Living and Social Conditions, Photo album

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