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By Lorenzo Zamora
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection consists of items collected from the 2023 Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference held at CSU-Pueblo's Occhiato Student Center on October 19, 2023. The collection includes a program guide, a tote bag with the conference logo, the logo of El Movimiento Sigue, as well as the logo of the group Servicios De La Raza. Also included is a pen and writing pad, a branded t-shirt from the conference, a bundle of grass and straw bound in cloth, as well as a folder with the logo of the Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference. Lastly, the collection includes the September 4, 2022 edition of the magazine El Dia de Fiesta, as well as a thank you card with a quote from Rita J. Martinez.
Collection Historical Note
The Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference is a conference held at Colorado State University — Pueblo and aims to inspire regional students in honor of the late activist Rita J. Martinez. Organized by El Movimiento Sigue, the conference continued despite Martinez's passing from COVID-19 in December 2020, reflecting her vision of drawing strength from the past and continuing the Chicano movement. The event, spearheaded by Martinez's son Tomas Martinez Ortega, brought together a community of over 70 volunteers, educators, and organizers. The Rita J. Martinez Leadership Conference addresses the importance of regional history often excluded from school curricula, providing students an opportunity to connect with their heritage. Workshops cover topics such as understanding power, knowing one's rights, and exploring cultural aspects, fostering self-expression and empowerment. The Rita J. Martinez Leadership Conference is dedicated to preserving cultural traditions, promoting mental health, and encouraging social relationships among youth. The event, sponsored in part by the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, serves as a platform for students to embrace their identities, share insights, and contribute to their communities.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Colorado State University-Pueblo Library
Access Restrictions:
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Use Restrictions:
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Acquisition Source:
University Archivist Tom Sommer
Acquisition Method:
The following material was acquired via donation to the Colorado State University -- Pueblo Archives and Special Collections.
Related Materials:
Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Digital Collection For more information please see https://archives.mountainscholar.org/digital/collection/p17393coll250/.
Preferred Citation:
Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Collection, Colorado State University-Pueblo Library, University Archives and Special Collections
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Tote Bag, 10/19/2023
- Folder 2: Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Branded T-Shirt, 10/19/2023
- Blue shirt w/conference logo
- Folder 3: Grass Bundle in Cloth, 10/19/2023
- Folder 4: "Thank You" Card with Quotes from Rita J. Martinez, 10/19/2023
- Folder 5: Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Writing Pad and Pen, 10/19/2023
- Folder 6: El Día de Fiesta Publication, September 4, 2022 Edition, 9/4/2022
- Folder 7: Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Folder, 10/19/2023
- Folder 8: Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference Program Guide and Itinerary, 10/19/2023
