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Some people think being Chicano is about lowriders, flannels, oldies, and style. Those things are part of the culture, but they are not where the culture began. Being Chicano was born out of resistance. It was forged by people who refused to accept inequality, racism, segregation, and being told they were less than because of who they were. It was built by farmworkers, students, veterans, activists, and everyday families who demanded dignity and equal treatment. I’m a third-generation Chicana. I