We have been blessed by the emotional support provided by our families, communities, and co-editor. Our brilliant ABC-CLIO editor Kim Kennedy-White did not hesitate to provide us support and encouragement while we embarked upon this work. We were fortunate to have the chance to work with our ABC-CLIO development editor Anne Thompson. She was extremely knowledgeable and had many useful ideas that greatly improved this work. It was a pleasure to pursue this project under her guidance. She performed many editing tasks with good spirits and keen insights. Our Ethnic Studies colleagues at the University of Colorado Denver have provided a wonderful home and family for us for many years now.
Donna Martinez: I was able to work on this volume thanks to the indispensable support of colleagues at the University of Colorado Denver, including Dean Pamela Jansma, Associate Dean Laura Argys, Assistant Dean JoAnn Porter, and graduate assistant Shawn O’Neal. The support of my husband, sons, and grandchildren reminded me that love makes all parts of life possible. I could not have written this book without their encouragement and patience.
Jennifer Williams: I have never before worked on a book project; however, it has been done with great help and support from co-workers Sakile Lowman, Nancy Garcia, and Savannah Sanburg, who listened to me while trying to sort out and organize the 50 entries and several edits that came across my desk. My children also showed support when I struggled, and they always kept things positive so I could continue.