He founded the Mexican American Unity Council and then later on became field director for the Southwest Council of La Raza in 1970 .
In 1968 , Velasquez was boycott coordinator for United Farm Workers and organized strikes at the Rio Grande Valley .
Velasquez founded the Mexican American Unity Council and then later on became field director for the Southwest Council of La Raza in 1970 .
In 1968 , Velasquez was boycott coordinator for United Farm Workers and organized strikes at the Rio Grande Valley .