Hispanic Heritage Month

Event Calendar

Conversations/Pláticas

The Edgewood Independent School District in Viet Nam

The Edgewood Independent School District suffered the highest number of war losses of any school district in the nation, and an Edgewood graduate received the Navy Cross. Join the Edgewood VFW for a discussion about the contributions of students from the school district during this controversial period in U.S. history. Display, refreshments, and door prizes.

  • Las Palmas Branch Library • September 11 • 7:00 p.m.

Con Safos

Meet Con Safos founding member and artist José Esquivel in an informal discussion of his experience, art and insight.

  • Forest Hills • September 23 • 6:30 p.m.

The Mexican-American Youth Organization

Join Rudi “Flaco” Rodríguez, founding member of the Mexican-American Youth Organization, which would later become the La Raza Unida Party, as he shares his experiences and insights.

  • Las Palmas Branch Library • October 12 • 2:00 p.m.