Bilingual Publication

ID: 3290 ~ Source: Fraga, Ernesto. Interviewed by Mark Firmin, March 26, 2009, in Waco, Texas. Baylor University Institute for Oral History. Access full interview here. 
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Older generations primarily spoke Spanish in Fraga’s experience, whereas younger generations tended to speak English. Fraga himself had to relearn Spanish as an adult so that he could better serve his community. This is why he made Tiempo a bilingual newspaper, so that everyone could be included. 

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By Katie Chakmakjian
A Chicano activist and founder of Tiempo newspaper, Ernesto Fraga worked tirelessly to advocate for the interests of Hispanic communities in Waco and Austin. Fraga’s family had a long history in Waco:…