Gilberto Cárdenas, revered for his advocacy for Chicanos and Latino art, dies at 79

Source: mynorthwest.com · Published: 2026-08-01

Gilberto Cárdenas, a highly respected sociologist who many considered a great advocate for advancing Latino and Chicano identity through academia and art, has died. Cárdenas died Sunday at his home in Austin, Texas, after a long illness, according to a statement released by his family. He was 79. Born and raised in San Gabriel, California, […]