Chicano Park: Historical Mural: detail of Coors beer can

Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda.

• 1973; 1979 (photograph); 2012 (restoration)

• Aranda, Guillermo (muralist, 20th century)
• Barrajas, Salvador (American muralist, active 20th century)

Chale con Coors (boycott Coors)

Barrio Logan (San Diego, California)

Chicano Park (San Diego, California)

In 1966, Chicanos called for the boycott of Coors beer because of its racist hiring practices. In 1969, Coors was charged with racial discrimination. Coors was found guilty in 1970.

• California
• Mexico

• Beer
• Boycotts
• History
• Mexican American art
• Mural painting and decoration
• Parks
• Race discrimination
• Ramp-freeway junctions
• Symbolism

• image

• No linguistic content; Not applicable

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2021-09-30