About: Tejanas of La Raza Unida Project

Incredible Texas women worked tirelessly in the 1960s and 1970s to make our state a better, more equitable place. We want to celebrate these women, and their unique experiences as political and community activists, as told through their work with La Raza Unida.

It was important that they share their stories in their own words; we eventually hope to include the transcripts in a book. We aim to gain a new understanding of Texas history through the lens of some of its most stellar daughters, who found their way into activism vis-à-vis La Raza Unida.

We hope you enjoy their stories and learn from them — and please share with your friends and family.

• Laura Varela is a filmmaker based in San Antonio, you can contact her here.
• Andrew Gonzales is a filmmaker based in Austin, you can contact him here.
• Fernando Ortiz is an historian based in…