Life And Times of Richard Castro Bridging a Cultural Divide

Hispanic leader Richard Castro wasn't 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 Denver's Hispanic movement-El Movimiento-to become one of Colorado's most important political figures. During ten years as a state representative and, later, as a key ally of Denver mayor Federico Pena, Castro personified the Hispanic community's newfound political power. In this book, Richard Gould traces Castro's path from the streets of West Denver to the chambers of the State Capitol. He also traces a community's coming of age-an event that transformed politics and society in Colorado and throughout the West.Gould, Richard is the author of 'Life And Times of Richard Castro Bridging a Cultural Divide', published 2006 under ISBN 9780942576504 and ISBN 0942576500.