Jose Jimenez, known as Cha Cha, passed away at age 76, and was integral in transforming the Young Lords from a Chicago street gang into a powerful advocate for social justice in the late 1960s. Under his leadership, the organization pushed for expanded social services, education, and fair housing for Puerto Ricans, drawing inspiration from the Black Panthers. Although their active years were brief, the Young Lords made significant contributions to civil rights discussions, establishing chapters in various U.S. cities and expanding the Latino voice in national conversations about urban issues.
Mr. Jimenez transformed the Young Lords from a street gang into a militant force for social justice, advocating for expanded services and fairness in housing and education for Puerto Ricans.
Inspired by the Black Panthers, the Young Lords under Cha Cha's leadership focused on confrontational activism and founded health clinics, schools, and childcare centers in underserved communities.
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