About
Civil right leader who is often called the 'Godfather of the Latino Movement.' He notably brought Latino issues to the attention of U.S. politics.
Before Fame
He received a degree in pharmacy before pursuing law school.
Trivia
He was California's Secretary of Health and Welfare from 1975 to 1982 and he co-founded the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund in 1967.
Family Life
His parent's raised him alongside eleven siblings.
Associated With
Jerry Brown requested his help to recruit cabinet officers and offered him a position as California's Secretary of Health and Welfare.
