Gilberto Cárdenas, revered for his advocacy for Chicanos and Latino art, dies at 790

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• August 1, 2026

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,