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SUMMARY:2026 MACRI Symposium
DESCRIPTION:MACRI’s 2026 Symposium will be held virtually and in person\, in beautiful downtown San Antonio\, this May 29th and 30th in partnership with Texas Public Radio\, at the Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about contemporary Mexican American civil rights issues from national thought leaders! \nOur speakers: \n\nCristela Alonzo\, comedian\, actress\, writer\, and producer\nUS Congressman Joaquin Castro\nCarmen Perez-Jordan\, Civil and Human Rights Leader & Chicana Feminist\nRochelle Garza\, Chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights\nHenry Jiménez\, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits\nNadege Souvenir\, CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation\nMark Hugo Lopez\, Director of Race and Ethnicity Research\, Pew Research Center\nJosefina Lopez\, award-winning playwright and screenwriter\n\nRegister today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mexicanamericancivilrightsinstitute/event/2026symposium/  \nPlease note that in-person seating in the theater is first-come\, first-served!  \nVirtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance. \nOJO! As always\, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI\, its staff\, or funders.
URL:https://somosmacri.org/event/2026-macri-symposium/
LOCATION:Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater at Texas Public Radio\, 321 W Commerce Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposia
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SUMMARY:MACRI Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:MACRI’s 2024 Symposium: Shining a Light on Mexican American Civil Rights \nJoin 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. \nLivestreaming & in-person at the Central Library in San Antonio\, Texas! \nWe will focus on the past\, present\, and future of three key issues: voting rights\, education\, and representation. \nPanels Include: \n\nState of Mexican American Civil Rights in 2024\nMexican American Military Service: Opportunities and Challenges\nVoting Rights in the 2024 Presidential Election Year\nState of Latino Representation in News Media\nThe Arts and Civil Rights\nWillie Velasquez Leadership Roundtable\n\nSpeakers include: \nJulian 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! \nJoining 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! \nJoining us online? Please register for Virtual attendance so we can send you the live stream link in advance. \nThank you to our event sponsors! \nMethodist Healthcare Ministries \nPalo Alto College | Alamo Colleges \nBexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez \nAARP Texas \nFrost Bank \nOCI Group \nTrinity University \nDr. Juan Andrade \nDr. Manuel and Maria Antonietta Berriozabal \nOur Lady of the Lake University \nBexar County \nThe City of San Antonio \nThe City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture \nMellon Foundation \nThe San Antonio Area Foundation John L. Santikos Fund \nExtra special thanks to our event partners! \nSan Antonio Public Library | Latino Collection & Resource Center \nSponsorship packages are available! Email info@somosmacri.org for more information.
URL:https://somosmacri.org/event/macri-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 600 Soledad Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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