The Life and Times of Richard Castro: Bridging a Cultural Divide (Colorado History)

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Hispanic leader Richard Castro wasnt above a good street fight. Denver police beat him bloody during a 1960s confrontation and political rivals later shot him and bombed his home. But he emerged from the early struggles of Denvers Hispanic movement - El Movimiento - to become one of Colorados most important political figures. During his ten years as a state representative and later as a key ally of Denver mayor Federico Pea Castro personified the Hispanic communitys newfound political power. The Life and Times of Richard Castro traces Castros path from the streets of west Denver to the chambers of the state capitol. It also traces a communitys coming of age - an event that transformed politics and society in Colorado and throughout the West. Published by the Colorado Historical Society