A Time of Justice – Praxedis Guerrero
Praxedis Gilberto Guerrero died on the morning of December 30, 1910. He died a hero for the cause of revolution in his deeply troubled homeland, Mexico.
Praxedis Guerrero
Video Clip: Walter's Understanding of Tata Takes a Dramatic Turn
In this scene, Walter’s perceptions of his grandfather change dramatically as he learns more about Emilio’s turbulent past. Tata was not a simple country boy who came to America looking for a job. He was a revolutionary who fought alongside Praxedis Guerrero against the tyranny of Porfirio Diaz and his dictatorial regime. Why did they chose […]
Video – Why Praxedis Left the Hacienda
Francisco, caretaker of what was the hacienda Los Altos de Ibarra, explains to Walter the reasons why Praxedis would leave his privileged life, and embark on a dangerous journey to bring dictator Porfirio Diaz to his knees.
Video – Ricardo Flores Magon and the PLM
Through Praxedis, Emilio became deeply involved in the revolutionary activities of the Partido Liberal Mexicano. The PLM was a political party dedicated to establishing a society based on economic equality, workers rights and self-determination. The PLM was founded and led by Ricardo Flores Magon.
Video – Emilio & Praxedis G. Guerrero
Emilio Hernandez was mentored by Praxedis Guerrero, who would become one of the architects and heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Both grew up together in the same sprawling hacienda. Emilio was a homeless boy laborer while Prax was the privileged but rebellious son of the owner. They were close friends. They were like brothers.
Video – Emilio & Praxedis G. Guerrero
Emilio Hernandez was mentored by Praxedis Guerrero, who would become one of the architects and heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Both grew up together in the same sprawling hacienda. Emilio was a homeless boy laborer while Prax was the privileged but rebellious son of the owner. They were close friends. They were like brothers.
The Power of the Word
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is an old saying that rings truer than ever as we witness the people of Egypt rise up, facing tanks, bullets and armed thugs, to bring an end to the decades-long tyranny of dictator Hosni Mubarak. Yesterday, the demonstrations in Tahrir Square in Cairo, and elsewhere in that […]