New Book Chronicles NASA’s Space Shuttle Era
On December 26, 2024, a new book titled “Space Shuttle Stories” was released, chronicling the 135 missions undertaken by NASA during the Space Shuttle era. Authored by astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones, the book is a comprehensive collection of stories and photos from each mission, including iconic shuttles like Atlantis, Discovery, Enterprise, Endeavor, Challenger, and Columbia. These missions were not only filled with historic firsts but also marked by tragic events that are remembered to this day.
Uncovering the History of the Texas Farm Workers Union
While names like César Chávez and the United Farm Workers are well-known when discussing the struggles of farmworkers and Latino civil rights, there is another group that played a significant role in advocating for the rights of farmworkers in Texas. The Texas Farm Workers Union, a group that split off from Chavez and the UFW, has a lesser-known but vital history that deserves recognition.
In October, the Texas Standard’s Raul Alonzo reported on a three-part series that delved into the history of the Texas Farm Workers Union. This series shed light on the efforts of the union to draw attention to the plight of farmworkers in Texas, including a pivotal 1977 march to DC that aimed to raise national awareness about the challenges faced by farmworkers in the state.
Preserving the Legacy of the Texas Farm Workers Union
As we reflect on the history of the Texas Farm Workers Union and its contributions to the fight for farmworkers’ rights, it is essential to consider how effectively this history has been preserved. The stories of the union members and their struggles deserve to be remembered and honored for future generations to learn from and be inspired by.
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