What was going on in chicago in the late 60s and early 70s?
1.what were some common chicano culture stereotypes that existed during this time frame? what were mexican-americans "doing" during this time (working, political involvements, etc)?
2.what was happening politically in chicago itself, and around the world? immigration issues, laws, etc?

In Chicago was a lot of hot button issues Chicanos and African Americans votes were being noticed of course. People were paying attention to heroes like Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy after JFK died. The mob was still strong in the first ward, though Hanranan of the Red Squad in the Police dept got the go ahead to silence Fred Hampton and crew in a gun battle.