Albert A. Peña Jr
Subtitle: Dean of Chicano politics
By: José Angel Gutiérrez
Series: Latinos in the United States series; Latinos in the United States series
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781611862515
Subjects: Politics and government; Judges; Hispanic American politicians; Hispanic Americans; Hispanic American judges; Politicians; Biography
Other titles: Albert A. Peña Junior :
Description: This book provides a richly detailed documentation of Albert A. Peña Jr.'s life and career, from blue collar worker to judge and essay writer, spanning nearly ninety years. It describes his political and social impact on the lives of Mexican Americans and Chicanos. At the heart of his story is a focus on grassroots organizing and politics, sharing leadership, and a commitment to social justice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-297) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1. Family and formation. The family and young Albert Jr.; title: Peña, the sailor man; title: Peña Jr., the lawyer; title: Part 2. The making of a political leader. First school desegregation cases; title: Barrio presidential politics; title: El Comisionado, our man downtown; title: The commissioner years, 1957-1960; title: Part 3. Chicano nation-building. Viva Kennedy clubs; title: PASO and Cristal's Los Cinco Candidatos; title: The commissioner years, 1965-1972; title: MALDEF : Peña's or Tijerina's?; title: Loss of power; title: Politics of the palace; title: Part 4. Second career. All rise! Judge Peña presiding; title: The end of public life; title: Who caused the injury or assault?; title: Part 5. The final years. Second retirement.