Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José ‘Cha Cha’ Jiménez dies at 76

José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and co-founder of the Rainbow Coalition, has passed away at the age of 76. He was a key figure in civil rights and liberation movements, advocating for Puerto Rican self-determination and justice for all. Jiménez’s legacy includes challenging institutional racism, establishing free programs for the community, and forming multiracial coalitions for social change. His work inspired many and left a lasting impact on Chicago’s political landscape. A public funeral service will be held in his honor.