Thousands of veterans across the state of Connecticut had access to free support and services on Friday as part of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs annual.
In the 1960s and 70s, Latino youths in New York City organized themselves into the Young Lords Party. Like the Black Panthers, this organization practiced direct action, rejected pacifism and had an explicitly anti-capitalist character. Richie Perez related his experiences and gives an overview of the group's history.