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OUR HISTORY OUR VOICE IBD

POUDRE HERITAGE ALLIANCE
08 / 2025
9798999421708
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Sinopsis

In Greeley, Mexican Americans range from recent immigrants to those who lived before this land became part of the United States. There is a saying: We didnâÇÖt cross the border, the border crossed us. Mexican Americans have called Greeley home for generations and proudly embrace each new generation. áTheir ancestors were here, cultivating the land, building our neighborhoods, nourishing our families, and driving the industries that shaped Greeley into todayâÇÖs thriving community. From agriculture and meatpacking to construction and oil and gas, their labor has been the foundation of GreeleyâÇÖs prosperity for generations. A vital truth that has too often gone unrecognized. There has never been a book written about the history of Mexican Americans in Greeley, Colorado, using their voices, stories, and perspectives until now. The long-anticipated publication amplifies the lived experiences of Mexican Americans in Greeley from 1920 to today - covering over a century of culture, labor, and legacy. Told through the voices of forty-four narrators, Our History Our Voice is a cultural archive. The book is split into two parts: one offering historical research from GreeleyâÇÖs past and the other featuring oral histories collected from its residents. Topics include immigration, labor in key industries like agriculture and oil and gas, education, civic engagement, and social justice. The authors hope to educate and inspire readers to embrace, celebrate, and share the rich tapestry of their own cultures with others.á

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