Federico Peña
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
The title, "Not Bad for a South Texas Boy," comes from a note penned by Federico Pęa's college English professor. While first read as encouraging, it took years to understand the nuanced message of low expectations for one of the University of Texas' few students of color. From modest beginnings in South Texas, through perseverance Pęa would earn a law degree; fight for social justice as a civil rights attorney; serve as a Colorado Legislator and...