Sofia Mendoza (December 22, 1934 - March 14, 2015) was an activist and social organizer, most active in San Jose, California, who co-founded the United People Arriba organization alongside her husband, as well as the Community Alert Patrol (CAP). Her efforts focused around issues of education, police brutality, healthcare, and housing, particularly in the community of East San Jose.
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22 December 1934 Fillmore, California
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Died |
14 March 2015 (aged 80) San Jose, California
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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