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9.25.2006

Philip Vera Cruz




Philip Vera Cruz


  • "Father of Filipino America"
  • Co-founder of the United Farm Workers

QUOTE
“I think that whatever nationality you are, you should be treated equally, otherwise you don't have equality.”


DATE OF BIRTH
1904


YEAR OF DEATH
June 10, 1994


USEFUL LINKS

AAMovement.net - Philip Vera Cruz
Homage to Philip Vera Cruz: Revolutionary Worker and Filipino Labor Organizer
turoturo.com Profiles - Philip Vera Cruz

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