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Pride of Laredo.

Authors :
Agresta, Michael
Source :
Texas Observer: A Journal of Free Voices; Jan/Feb2021, Vol. 113 Issue 1, p40-44, 5p, 5 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article talks about Jovita Idár (1885-1946). Topics include Jovita Idár was born in 1885 in Laredo, Texas; Idár started working for her father's newspaper La Crónica, where two of her brothers were already working; she often wrote articles speaking about racism and supporting the revolution in Mexico; and In 1911, Idár and her family organized the First Mexican Congress to unify Mexicans across the border to fight injustice.

Subjects

Subjects :
RACISM
MEXICANS
JUSTICE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00404519
Volume :
113
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Texas Observer: A Journal of Free Voices
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
147700016