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In Greeley, Mexican Americans range from recent immigrants to those who lived before this land became part of the United States. There is a saying: We didn't cross the border; the border crossed us. Mexican Americans have called Greeley home for generations and proudly embrace each new generation. Their ancestors were here, cultivating the land, building our neighborhoods, nourishing our families, and driving the industries that shaped Greeley into today's thriving community. From agriculture and meatpacking to construction and oil and gas, their labor has been the foundation of Greeley's prosperity for generations. A vital truth that has too often gone unrecognized. There has never been a book written about the history of Mexican Americans in Greeley, Colorado, using their voices, stories, and perspectives until now. The long-anticipated publication amplifies the lived experiences of Mexican Americans in Greeley from 1920 to today - covering over a century of culture, labor, and legacy. Told through the voices of forty-four narrators, Our History Our Voice is a cultural archive. The book is split into two parts: one offering historical research from Greeley's past and the other featuring oral histories collected from its residents. Topics include immigration, labor in key industries like agriculture and oil and gas, education, civic engagement, and social justice. The authors hope to educate and inspire readers to embrace, celebrate, and share the rich tapestry of their own cultures with others.

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Dr. Lorretta Chavez is a longtime educator who has taught in public schools and at the university level for 37 years. She holds a B.A. in elementary education, a Master's Degree in Linguistically Diverse Education, and a Ph.D. in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. She is spending her retirement, or golden years, writing this book. Dr. Juli Sarris is a contributing writer. She is Affiliate Faculty at CU-Boulder's School of Education, and has been teaching teachers for over 15 years in six different countries, in addition to the U.S. She holds a Ph.D. in Education/Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity from CU-Boulder. She and her family live in Boulder and enjoy hiking, camping, and snowboarding in Colorado's beautiful outdoors. Dr. Andrés Gonzales Guerrero, Jr. was born in La Colonia del Alcarán in Houston, Texas. He was married twice to two beautiful, strong, and intelligent women. He has four children and six grandchildren. He is a strong advocate for the poor and oppressed caused by capitalism. He has taught in Houston, Chicago, Saginaw, and Greeley. He also worked as a college recruiter for LULAC Service Centers. He has published several articles and two books, A Chicano Theology (1987) and Freedom, Justice and Love (2018). He currently has three books in process: Pouring New Wine Into Old Wineskins: A Socio-Theology of Mexican American Imprisonment, and Stop The Madness. He has a degree in philosophy and five graduate degrees in Divinity/Theology and Spanish from the University of St. Thomas, Harvard Divinity School, and the University of Northern Colorado.

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