Tracking King Tiger: Reies López Tijerina and the FBI (Latinos in the United States)

In "Tracking King Tiger: Reies López Tijerina and the FBI (Latinos in the United States)," José Angel Gutiérrez offers a riveting exploration of the Chicano Movement through the lens of one of its most fiery leaders, Reies López Tijerina. Published on November 1, 2019, this compelling narrative dives into the 1960s land grant struggle led by Tijerina in New Mexico, a campaign rooted in the historical entitlements promised by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. As Tijerina championed the rights of Hispanos to reclaim their ancestral lands, he faced formidable opposition from law enforcement and the FBI, making his story a critical chapter in the fight for indigenous and racial justice. Gutiérrez's meticulous research, based on a vast array of primary sources including FBI documents and personal interviews, paints a detailed portrait of a movement and its leader, while also shedding light on government efforts to suppress activist movements. This book is an essential read for those in adult education programs, providing deep insights into historical and ongoing struggles for social justice.