Rodolfo Acuña, 93, Forthright Scholar at Forefront of Chicano Studies, Dies
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Rodolfo Acuña, a prominent scholar and founder of one of the first Chicano studies programs, has died at 93. He was known for his activism and his book 'Occupied America: A History of Chicanos', which is still widely read and assigned to students today.
Rodolfo Acuña, a scholar and activist, died on March 23 in Los Angeles. He was 93. Born in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, Acuña earned a Ph.D. in Latin American history from the University of Southern California in 1968. He founded one of the first Chicano studies programs at San Fernando Valley State College, now California State University, Northridge. Acuña's book 'Occupied America: A History of Chicanos' is a foundational text in the field. He was a vocal advocate for Chicano rights and was involved in various political causes throughout his career.
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