50 Years of History and Heroes
In 1969, Chicano Federation was
formed by a group of civil rights
advocates aiming to challenge
stereotypes and encourage civic
participation in the Latino community
- fueling the Chicano Movement.
Ever since then, the organization
has expanded its mission to invest
in underserved communities
through programs that promote
self-sufficiency. The organization
offers a wide range of services from
affordable housing for seniors to
subsidized childcare for families and
healthy nutrition for children. Chicano
Federation impacts the lives of more
than 8,000 people every year.
Chicano Federation Barrio Logan
Child Development Center
As she looks to the Federation’s
future, Maldonado draws inspiration from two remarkable
women who will be honored at the organization’s 50th
Anniversary Ball on May 11, 2019 at The US Grant Hotel.
Chicano Federation Legacy Award: Irma Castro made a
choice early in life to dedicate herself to public service and
social justice. As a result, she propelled the Civil Rights and
Chicano Movements locally in San Diego as a community
activist. Castro has
been a champion of
Chicano Federation
since its inception
as one of its
founders and served
as the organization’s
executive director
from 1979
to1991. During
her tenure, she
led the Federation
to wins in three
historic court cases
paving the way for
greater equality
for San Diego’s
Latino population,
as well as other
underrepresented
Delia Talamantez
groups.
Chicano Federation Visionary
Award: A longtime advocate for
diversity and inclusion, Delia H.
Talamantez served for thirty years
as director of the Staff Affirmative
Action/Conflict of Interest Office at
UCSD, as well as filling the role of
chief campus officer to Affirmative
Action-Vendors and Staff and Special
Employment Programs. In addition
to advising administrators and
faculty on compliance with state and
federal regulations, she made it her
mission to ensure that the university
reaped the benefits of a more diverse
workforce. For the past five years,
Talamantez has brought her vast
experience to the Chicano Federation
Board of Directors
and the Administrative
Affairs Committee.
“Chicano Federation’s
success has been built
on the early efforts of
advocates like Irma and
Delia,” says Maldonado.
“They are truly visionary
leaders, and I’m honored
to call them role models,
mentors and friends and
I will continue to build
on the progress they’ve
made.”
Taking Flight with
Support from
Southwest Airlines
Irma Castro
Southwest Airlines
is the official airline partner of Chicano Federation. Southwest
believes that community is the heart of what brings us together
and has long admired Chicano Federation’s meaningful work.
Southwest Airlines is proud to serve as the premier sponsor for
Chicano Federation’s 50th Anniversary Ball.
Learn more and support Chicano Federation and their
50thAnniversary Ball at www.chicanofederation.org.
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