MACRI’s 2024 Symposium: Shining a Light on Mexican American Civil Rights
Join us for two days of learning about Mexican American civil rights past, present, & future. Featuring over two dozen speakers from across the country, this Symposium will leave you inspired & ready to learn even more about civil rights history & take action in our nation’s ongoing work to advance democracy.
Livestreaming & in-person at the Central Library in San Antonio, Texas!
We will focus on the past, present, and future of three key issues: voting rights, education, and representation.
Panels Include:
- State of Mexican American Civil Rights in 2024
- Mexican American Military Service: Opportunities and Challenges
- Voting Rights in the 2024 Presidential Election Year
- State of Latino Representation in News Media
- The Arts and Civil Rights
- Willie Velasquez Leadership Roundtable
Speakers include:
Julian Castro • David Montejano • Bianca Rosales • Claudia E. Zapata • Charles Kamasaki • Claudia Zapata • Silvia Foster Frau • Mia Lopez • David Vela • Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala y más!
Joining us in person? Please reserve your in-person ticket to attend the Symposium at the Central Library, including lunch! Seating is limited, so don’t forget to reserve your seat!
Joining us online? Please register for Virtual attendance so we can send you the live stream link in advance.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
Palo Alto College | Alamo Colleges
Bexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez
AARP Texas
Frost Bank
OCI Group
Trinity University
Dr. Juan Andrade
Dr. Manuel and Maria Antonietta Berriozabal
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bexar County
The City of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture
Mellon Foundation
The San Antonio Area Foundation John L. Santikos Fund
Extra special thanks to our event partners!
San Antonio Public Library | Latino Collection & Resource Center
Sponsorship packages are available! Email info@somosmacri.org for more information.
