Tonya Dexter
Culture
The Denver Public Library now has on display, in the archives section, information about the life of Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzales was born in Denver and served as a civil rights activist throughout his life.
- During the 1960 Presidential election, Mr. Gonzales was instrumental in registering such a large number of Hispanic voters that, as a result, John F. Kennedy carried the state of Colorado that year
- He served the local Denver community in a variety of capacities
- He is probably best known for his 1967 poem, “Yo Soy Joaquín”
This display will be available until September 20, 2009.
Hope you have the opportunity to check it out!
Tonya Dexter
