José ‘Cha Cha’ Jiménez, a key civil rights figure, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a significant legacy in activism and community service. José ‘Cha Cha’ Jiménez, Young Lords Founder and Civil Rights Leader, Dies Chicago: José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a major figure in civil rights and the founder of the Young Lords Organization,…
José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords, passed away, leaving a legacy of activism and community empowerment in Chicago. José “Cha Cha” Jiménez: A Revolutionary Leader for Puerto Rican Rights HUMBOLDT PARK: José “Cha Cha” Jiménez was a key figure in Puerto Rican activism in Chicago. He founded the Young Lords, a group…
Activists rejoice as plans for a Sixers arena in Center City are scrapped No Arena Coalition Celebrates Victory at Chinatown Press Conference Philadelphia: Just a day after the news hit that the Sixers arena wouldn’t be built in Center City, city officials and team owners announced a new plan. The arena will now be located…
José ‘Cha-Cha’ Jiménez, a key figure in civil rights, passed away at 76, leaving a legacy of activism in Chicago. José ‘Cha-Cha’ Jiménez, Human Rights Activist and Young Lords Leader, Dies Chicago: It’s a sad day for many as José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez has passed away. He was a major player in the fight for civil…
The Sixers will remain in South Philly, ending plans for a new arena in Center City, bringing mixed emotions to local activists and residents. Arena Opponents Overjoyed as Sixers Decide to Stay in South Philly Philadelphia: So, this news dropped on a quiet Sunday in January, right when everyone was buzzing about the Eagles game.…
