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At a public forum in Fort Worth organized by the Allied Communities of Tarrant people vented their frustration at the lack of medical care for lower socio-economic classes. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
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Castillo, José L.
José L. Castillo, a correspondent for the international EFE News Service, donated his archive of photographs taken between July 2004 and July 2006 to the UNT Archives. The images depict protests and political events in the Latino community, including the march protesting immigration bill HR 4437 in April 2006 by more than 350,000 people; Hispanic community and political leaders; and festivals, Latino soccer leagues and other gatherings in the North Texas area. Featured subjects include Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief; former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa; former LULAC President Hector Flores.
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Lopez, Edgar
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At a public forum in Fort Worth organized by the Allied Communities of Tarrant people vented their frustration at the lack of medical care for lower socio-economic classes. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Jose Aguilar, one of the leaders of the Allied Communities of Tarrant (ACT), takes issue with French Haralson, a candidate for the post of Sheriff, when commented that there was equality in health care.
500 people who were present on Thursday night in a Fort Worth church gave testimonies on the inequality in the health services available in Tarrant county and asked several candidates for public office to commit themselves to fighting for equality in health services. In the photo, Kay Singleton narrated his ordeal while receiving services at John Peter Smith hospital.
Sigifredo Munoz is seen standing before a microphone gesturing with his right hand and holding a rolled up drawn in his left. Behind him stand other people awaiting their turn to speak. To his right the audience is seated. On the wall behind everyone is an image of the Virgin de Guadalupe.
From the audience viewpoint one sees three men standing at the center of the stage, two of them speak into microphones while the one on the right holds papers in his hands. At their sides are more people seated on the stage. In the center podium a sign has the word 'ACT' on it. Behind them is a banner that is blocked by the man standing on the right.