THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT
Francisca Flores
December 1913 – April 27, 1996
“Chicanas can no longer remain in a subservient role or as auxiliary forces but must be included in the front lines of communication, leadership and organizational responsibility.”
Wrote and published Regeneracíon between 1970 and 1975. Founded the Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional, an organization specifically concerned with issues important to Hispanic women.
More About Francisca:
- Obituary, The Los Angeles Times
- Activist and Journalist Francisca Flores Is a Chicana Hero Every Angeleno Should Know, Hadley Meares, November 2018
- Wikipedia page
- Cited in Barbara Love’s book, Feminists Who Changed America 1963-1975, page 152
