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Carmelita Torres Community Hero
Oct 11, 2024 ·
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Carmelita Torres Community Hero
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In 1917, fearless 17-year-old Carmelita Torres (1900-1917) sparked a rebellion in El Paso, Texas, taking a stand against racist fumigation practices aimed at Mexicans. With a squad of 30 fierce...
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In 1917, fearless 17-year-old Carmelita Torres (1900-1917) sparked a rebellion in El Paso, Texas, taking a stand against racist fumigation practices aimed at Mexicans. With a squad of 30 fierce women by her side, their movement quickly gathered a wave of allies numbering in the thousands! Battling against police brutality, Torres vanished into thin air after her capture, leaving behind a gripping unsolved mystery.
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| Author | adrian aragonez |
| Organization | The Profe Podcast |
| Website | theprofepodcast.com |
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