Alicia Escalante is a Chicana activist who was active during the Chicano Movement.
13 Facts About Alicia Escalante
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Alicia Escalante was the founder and chair of the East Los Angeles Chicana Welfare Rights Organization from 1967 to 1978.
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Alicia Escalante was born Alicia Lara in El Paso, Texas in 1933.
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At twelve, Escalante ran away in search of her mother, eventually reuniting with her in Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles.
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Alicia Escalante was cured of hearing loss by a doctor who donated his services.
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In 1967, Alicia Escalante formed the East Los Angeles Chicana Welfare Rights Organization, an organization dedicated to assisting the Spanish-speaking community in particular.
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Alicia Escalante advocated for new rights in relation to English Translation, Child Care and Job Training and implementing Affirmative Action.
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Alicia Escalante was one of thirty-five arrested in the 1968 Board of Education "sit-in" in favor of Sal Castro's reinstatement.
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Alicia Escalante participated in the 1969 Catolicos Por Mi Raza at Saint Basils Church, Mid-Night Mass Demonstration along with her children and was arrested and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Alicia Escalante participated in the 1969 and February 1970 and August 1970 Chicano Moratoriums.
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Alicia Escalante participated in an all-women's 1969 World Hunger Tour having been chosen and sponsored by the Presbyterian Church.
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In 1973, Encuentro Femenil published Alicia Escalante's essay entitled "A Letter from The Chicana Welfare Rights Organization".
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Alicia Escalante characterized Escalante as being a part of Chicana feminism.