Mexican Excellence: An Oral History of Cipriana Rodriguez's Immigrant Experience in Southwest Kansas.

  • Published In: Kansas History, 2025, v. 48, n. 1. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cruz, Kate; Solis, David; Macias, Marco A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Mexican Excellence: An Oral History of Cipriana Rodriguez's Immigrant Experience in Southwest Kansas" recounts the journey of Mexican immigrant Cipriana Rodriguez and her family in Garden City, Kansas. It sheds light on their hardships in the railroad and agriculture sectors, as well as the discrimination they faced. The narrative also emphasizes the resilience, cultural heritage, and community efforts to overcome poverty through education and mutual support. Additionally, it discusses the advocacy work of Manny Fierro for Mexican American workers' rights, leading to D.C. Garcia's election as mayor and underscoring the impact of community activism on local politics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Kansas History. 2025/03, Vol. 48, Issue 1, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0149-9114
  • Accession Number:184942946
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