"Fifty years ago, five Latinos came together to create the first ever Chicano Legislative Caucus. At the time, the lawmakers, all male and of Mexican descent, made up 4% of the Legislature. Though a small group, the establishment marked a turning point for California’s then-14% Latino population. Over the next five decades, the caucus grew, diversified and became an influential group in the Capitol. That progress coincided with the Latino community exploding to 40% of the state population."
Sac Bee: California’s Latino Caucus turns 50. What they’ve accomplished, and their priorities ahead
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Each year the Latino Caucus honors the achievements of leaders in our community who are representative of the Latino experience and who exhibit a true Latino spirit.
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