Joaquin Avila Dies At 69; Fought Bias Against Latinos As Leader Of Maldef

Associated Press, Los Angeles Times: Local
Tue, 03/13/2018 - 1:50pm

Civil rights lawyer Joaquin Avila, who fought discrimination in classrooms, workplaces and voting booths as a leader of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, has died. He was 69. Avila died Friday of cancer at his Seattle home, the advocacy group said. Avila was a point man in...

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