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Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales (June 18, 1928 – April 12, 2005) was a Mexican-American boxer, poet, political organizer, and activist. He was one of many leaders for the Crusade for Justice in Denver, Colorado.
Jun 14, 2024 · Rodolfo Gonzales (born June 18, 1928, Denver, Colorado, U.S.—died April 12, 2005, Denver) was a Mexican American boxer, writer, and civil rights activist who was a leading figure in the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s.
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Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Author References Additional Information Keywords Related Articles. Full Article. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales (1928–2005) was a prominent figure in the Chicano Movement in Denver in the 1960s and 1970s. He also had ties to the greater Civil Rights Movement.
Frustrated with the racism and discrimination faced by Mexican Americans, Gonzales founded the Crusade for Justice in 1966—drawing from his experience as the director of the local...
Apr 15, 2005 · Chicano political and civil rights activist Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales died Tuesday at his home in Denver, Colorado. He was 76 years old. We speak with his friend, columnist Roberto Rodriguez.
Learn about the life and achievements of Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, a Chicano leader and poet who fought for social justice and cultural pride in Colorado. Find out how he became a boxing champion, a political candidate, and a founder of the Crusade for Justice.
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Sep 20, 2009 · June 18, 1928 - Rodolfo ‘Corky’ Gonzales born at Denver General Hospital. 1944 - Rodolfo ‘Corky’ Gonzales graduates from Manual High School in Denver. He becomes a highly successful amateur boxer, later turning professional in 1947.
