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Jovita Idar
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The Early Life of Jovita Idar
This chapter explores Jovita Idar's upbringing in Laredo, Texas, emphasizing her family's middle-class status and commitment to education and Mexican identity. It chronicles her transition from teaching in a segregated school to becoming a journalist, advocating for civil rights and cultural preservation in the Mexican community.
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Jovita Idar was a journalist, teacher, and activist in south Texas in the early 20th century. And she was s a force to be reckoned with.
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