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Ruben Salazar to be honored on U.S. stamp in 2008
On Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 The United States Postal Service unveiled five postage stamps, honoring five journalists who covered some of the most turbulent events in the 20th century; among the journalists is Ruben Salazar.
Ruben Salazar, from the Los Angeles Times Photographic Archive (Collection 1429), Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA Ruben Salazar (1928–1970) was the first Mexican-American journalist to have a major voice in mainstream news media. His writings in the Los Angeles Times and segments at KMEX-TV on the Chicano movement of the 1960s added richly to the historical record. While in Los Angeles covering a Vietnam War protest Salazar was shot in the head and killed by a tear gas projectile fired by a deputy sheriff.
Ruben Salazar Mural in El Paso Texas | Photo by Sal Rojas Photography
On August 29, 1970, 20,000 Chicanos marched through the streets of E.L.A. protesting the Vietnam War and the higher death rate among Chicanos in proportion to other nationalities. At the rally following the march, the people were suddenly attacted by police. Three were killed and many were injured. Among those killed was El Paso's own Ruben Salazar, a well know journalist dedicated to the advancement of the Chicano community. This mural is dedicated to those who gave their lives and to those who continue the struggle against injustice.
LA Times Article about Ruben Salazar
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