Fifty for 150: Strike in Brighton becomes a key Chicano Movement moment in 1968

In 1968, Lupe Briseño had four young kids in school when she decided to go to work to bring in some extra income for the family. She found a job at Kitayama Floral Corporation in Brighton. The pay was 98 cents an hour. She soon discovered that conditions at the site, where she cut carnations […]

By: Quentin Young

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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In 1968, Lupe Briseño had four young kids in school when she decided to go to work to bring in some extra income for the family. She found a job at Kitayama Floral Corporation in Brighton. The pay was 98 cents an hour.

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