Panama was part of the nation of Colombia until its rebellion in 1902. The US had attempted to negotiate with the Colombian government to allow the US a perpetual lease of the valuable Colombian territory that eventually became the Panama Canal. When Colombia refused the terms of the lease, the US decided to “encourage” Panamanian… Continue reading Panamanian Independence 1903
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Alice Dickerson Montemayor, Activist 1902
August 6, 1902 is the birthday of Alice Dickerson Montemayor, born in Laredo Texas (1902-1989). She graduated from high school in 1924 and attended night school at Laredo Business College, exceptional achievements for a Mexican-American from her impoverished background. Montemayor was a pioneering political activist, and was the first woman elected to several national posts… Continue reading Alice Dickerson Montemayor, Activist 1902
Reclamation Act of 1902
The Reclamation Act of 1902 was passed on June 17 of that year. For Latinos, this Act has been described as one of the most devastating laws in US history. This law dispossessed Latinx of their real estate and private property in the southwestern territories, decades after the 1846 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded these… Continue reading Reclamation Act of 1902
Romney Brent, Latino Actor 1902
January 26, 1902 is the birthday of Romney Brent, a Latino who you may not know was Latinx. Born Romulo Larralde in Saltillo, Mexico, Larralde was a Mexican actor, director, and dramatist. He spent most of his career on the stage in North America, performing in musicals, classics and modern works. He also starred in… Continue reading Romney Brent, Latino Actor 1902