LibGuides: Banned Books Information and Events: Censorship in Public Schools: An Example Case

Censorship of a Mexican American Studies Program

Documentary: Precious Knowledge
This documentary examines the fight against the censoring of the Mexican American Studies program in the Tucson Public School District.

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Tucson’s Mexican Studies Program Was a Victim of ‘Racial Animus,’ Judge Says
New York Times article. Classic works in Chicano literature, such as Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, were censored as part of the Mexican American Studies ban.
More Information from Arizona State University Library
Includes a list of books banned by the Tustin Public School District and more information about related legislation.

“After an administrative law judge ruled that the program violated a state law – the Governing Board of the Tucson Unified suspended the Mexican-American studies program. School officials confiscated books, effectively shutting down a program that’s especially beneficial to students of color.“