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The political and social impact that Albert A. Peña Jr. had on the lives of Mexican Americans, and later Chicanos, is by all counts immeasurable. However, in part because Chicano biography has traditionally been a neglected research area among academics generally and Chicano Studies scholars specifically, his life's work has not featured prominently in any biographical work to date, making this volume the first of its kind. It provides a richly detailed documentation of Peña's life and career, from blue collar worker to judge and essay writer, spanning nearly ninety years. Readers will find that at the heart of his story is a focus on grassroots organizing and politics, sharing leadership, and a commitment to social justice.
Contents
Contents Foreword, by Rubén Martinez Preface Introduction Part 1. Family and Formation Chapter 1. The Family and Young Albert Jr. Chapter 2. Peña, the Sailor Man Chapter 3. Peña Jr., the Lawyer Part 2. The Making of a Political Leader Chapter 4. First School Desegregation Cases Chapter 5. Barrio Presidential Politics Chapter 6. El Comisionado, Our Man Downtown Chapter 7. The Commissioner Years, 1957-1960 Part 3. Chicano Nation-Building Chapter 8. Viva Kennedy Clubs Chapter 9. PASO and Cristal's Los Cinco Candidatos Chapter 10. The Commissioner Years, 1965-1972 Chapter 11. MALDEF: Peña's or Tijerina's? Chapter 12. Loss of Power Chapter 13. Politics of the Palace Part 4. Second Career Chapter 14. All Rise! Judge Peña Presiding Chapter 15. The End of Public Life Chapter 16. Who Caused the Injury or Assault? Part 5. The Final Years Chapter 17. Second Retirement Appendix 1. In Memoriam Appendix 2. Note on County Government Notes Bibliography Index
