Willie Velasquez
American activist (1944ā1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William C. Velasquez Jr. (May 9, 1944 ā June 15, 1988) was an American social activist and vote organizer. He founded the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, which worked to expand Latino and Hispanic American interest and participation in the voting process. His group popularized the motto Su Voto Es Su Voz (Your Vote is Your Voice).
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Willie Velasquez Jr | |
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Born | William C. Velasquez Jr. (1944-05-09)May 9, 1944 |
Died | June 15, 1988(1988-06-15) (aged 44) |
Occupation | Social Activist |
Spouse | Janie Sarabia |
Children | 3 |
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