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SUMMARY:MACRI TALK - Derechos\, Fueros\, and Privilegios: Rights in Spanish Colonial Texas
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. In the year of this milestone\, we are called to reflect: What does the United States semiquincentennial mean to Mexican Americans? How have Mexican Americans shaped this country\, and what do we want to see for our communities in the future? \nJoin us for the first of a series of special MACRI Talks for America 250\, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. In this series\, we will highlight the ways Mexican Americans have been essential threads to the national fabric. We begin the series with Dr. Frank de la Teja\, inaugural state historian of Texas (2007-2009)\, and a renowned expert in Spanish colonial Texas\, presenting Derechos\, Fueros\, and Privilegios: Rights in Spanish Colonial Texas. This talk will explore civil rights in Spanish Texas (1519-1821).  \nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026  |  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nCentral Library | 600 Soledad Street\, San Antonio\, Texas 78205 \nLight Refreshments will be provided. \n  \n🚨 RSVP at https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar/id/cen?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D193708952 \n  \nThis program is presented by MACRI and the San Antonio Public Library Latino Collection and Resource Center.  \n✨ This is an official Dreamweek event ✨ \nDreamweek is an annual series of events across San Antonio that foster the free exchange of ideas on universal issues affecting the human race. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of civil rights reform\, the DreamWeek mission is to lay the foundations of tolerance\, equality\, and diversity to create a platform where people across cultures and communities can discuss and exchange ideas\, fostering enlightenment for the greater human experience. \n  \n*** \nAbout our guest \nJesús F. “Frank” de la Teja is Regents’ Professor Emeritus and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Texas State University in San Marcos. He obtained a Ph.D. in Latin American history from the University of Texas at Austin\, and between 1985 and 1991\, he worked in the Archives and Records Division of the Texas General Land Office. He has published extensively on Spanish\, Mexican\, and Republic-era Texas\, and has served on the board of directors\, as president\, and as executive director of the Texas State Historical Association. He was the inaugural State Historian of Texas (2007-2009)\, is a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association and the Texas Catholic Historical Society\, and a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and the Philosophical Society of Texas. \n  \n*** \nMACRI’s programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture\, Bexar County\, the Mellon Foundation\, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation\, Spurs Give\, and individual donors like you! Gracias! \nAs always\, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of the MACRI\, its staff\, board\, or funders.
URL:https://somosmacri.org/event/macri-talk-derechos-fueros-and-privilegios-rights-in-spanish-colonial-texas/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 600 Soledad Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:MACRI Talks
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SUMMARY:FILM - Remembering La Matanza
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the anniversary of the Porvenir Massacre\, join us for a free screening of two films that explore the history of racial violence along the US-Mexico border in the early 20th century: PORVENIR\, TEXAS (2019) & THEY CALL US SEDICIOSOS (2021). \n\n Saturday\, January 11\, 2025  |  2 PM Central\nCentral Library – Auditorium\n600 Soledad Street\, San Antonio\, TX 78205\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP requested.\n⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: These films deal with a difficult subject matter and may not be suitable for all audiences. \n  \nAbout the films\nPorvenir\, Texas Directed by Andrew Shapter 2019\, USA\, 56 min.\nDiscover the true story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this small border town. 100 years later\, the film asks what led to the events of that fateful night and reveals the tensions that still remain along the border a century later. PORVENIR\, TEXAS first aired in 2019 as part of the PBS documentary series VOCES\, which features the best of Latino arts\, culture\, and history and shines a light on current issues that impact Latino Americans. \nThey Call Us Sediciosos Directed by Iz Gutierrez 2021\, USA\, 16 min.\nIn 1915\, Jovita\, a reporter\, writer\, and trailblazer for women’s and Mexican-Americans’ civil rights\, interviews a mother whose son has gone missing while at the hands of Texas Rangers and vigilantes who have been targeting the Texas-Mexican community in the Lower Rio Grande Valley during a time known as “La Matanza” (The Massacre). \n \n*** \nThis program is presented by MACRI\, MonteVideo\, and the San Antonio Public Library Latino Collection and Resource Center. \n✨ This is an official Dreamweek event ✨ \nDreamweek is an annual series of events across San Antonio that foster the free exchange of ideas on universal issues affecting the human race. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of civil rights reform\, the DreamWeek mission is to lay the foundations of tolerance\, equality\, and diversity to create a platform where people across cultures and communities can discuss and exchange ideas\, fostering enlightenment for the greater human experience. \nMACRI’s programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture\, Bexar County\, the Mellon Foundation\, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation\, Spurs Give\, Wells Fargo\, and individual donors like you! Gracias!
URL:https://somosmacri.org/event/film-remembering-la-matanza/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 600 Soledad Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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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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