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The year was 1969. It was a time of social protest over civil rights and representation issues. Those protests echoed at UCLA, where Mexican American students were demanding improved access to higher education, as well as greater resources devoted to the study of the Mexican experience in the U.S.
Enter the university’s Mexican American Cultural Center, which was established to support research in what was then the new field of Chicano studies. In the 52 years since, that center now known as the Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) has grown from a small student- and faculty-led initiative to a full-blown academic center, supporting original research and publications, the maintenance of archival collections and a library.
Refugio “Benny” Gonzalez, age 58, of Holland, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021.
Benny was born in Alice, Texas to Refugio Gonzalez and Silvestra Ramirez on April 17, 1962. He attended school in Alice, Texas. He played many sports growing up and loved his Dallas Cowboys. Benny spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s ranch in Texas and also had a love for fishing and being outside. He was hard working and gifted with his hands, as well as, a natural when it came to auto mechanics. He was known to always have a powerful stereo system in his cars and you could hear him coming a mile away by his loud Tejano music. Ramon Ayala was one of his many favorites. Benny was also a people person. He constantly put others before himself and had a genuine heart for helping others. He would give you the shirt off his back. His respect for other people and easy smile gave him the ability to get along with anyone that he crossed paths with. His great sense of humor will be missed. Benny also l
Gun sellers reporting ammunition shortages amid soaring firearm sales in 2020
Report: 8M people bought their 1st guns in 2020
While the demand for guns is cooling off, sellers say there is still a nationwide shortage of ammunition, and it s unclear when inventory will return to normal.
By: WPTV Staff
and last updated 2020-12-11 10:26:56-05
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â While the demand for guns is cooling off, sellers say there is still a nationwide shortage of ammunition, and it s unclear when inventory will return to normal.
The owner of Guns and Range Training Center in West Palm Beach said most gun sales during the COVID-19 pandemic have been to first-time buyers, making up 80% of sales.
Ammunition shortage impacting businesses nationwide including Palm Beach County
Report: 8M people receive their 1st guns in 2020
While the demand for guns is cooling off, sellers say there is still a nationwide shortage of ammunition, and it s unclear when inventory will return to normal.
and last updated 2020-12-09 18:22:39-05
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â While the demand for guns is cooling off, sellers say there is still a nationwide shortage of ammunition, and it s unclear when inventory will return to normal.
The owner of Guns and Range Training Center in West Palm Beach said most gun sales during the COVID-19 pandemic have been to first-time buyers, making up 80 percent of sales.