A group of youth in Salinas are activating a chapter of the Brown Berets to help deal with gang violence, discrimination and poverty. Brown Berets are currently active in communities such as Watsonville and Fresno. Historically, Brown Berets have been an important component of the Chicano/Chicana movement and instrumental in educating and inspiring youth to become politically active.

The Salinas Brown Beret Autonomous Chapter will have its first meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 3:15pm in the César E. Chavez Library Meeting Room in Salinas. The meeting is open to anyone who wants to work towards social justice. Read more