During Hispanic Heritage Month, many proudly celebrate their culture, diversity and heritage. Others take advantage of this month to highlight their identity, as is the case of Adolfo “Zarco” Guerrero, who reflects on his ethnic identity, which is related to the term “Chicano”.
The Chicano movement emerged from people born in the United States under the Mexican culture, but who do not identify themselves as either Mexican or fully American.During Hispanic Heritage Month, many proudly celebrate their culture, diversity and heritage. Others take advantage of this month to highlight their identity, as is the case of Adolfo"Zarco" Guerrero, who reflects on his ethnic identity, which is related to the term"Chicano".
According to Arizona State University Regents Professor Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez, the term gives identity to people who do not feel Mexican or American. Guerrero, known as"Zarco," is originally from Mesa, southeast of Phoenix, and says that since he was a child his father and grandfather instilled in him a love for his Mexican culture, art and traditions. However, his identity expanded as he grew older.Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
"The phenomenon of Cesar Chavez, the labor leader, came out, in that social movement the word"Chicano" came out," Guerrero said. Guerrero commented that he became more interested in issues related to social justice and equality during his time in high school.
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