Hispanic Heritage Month

Event Calendar

Panel Discussions/Mesas redondas

Lo que era y lo que es/Yesterday and Today

A reminiscence of the Chicano Renaissance and insights on its influence today

Antonia Castañeda, Ph.D., Moderator
Artist David González
Artist José Esquivel
Political Activist Rudi “Flaco” Rodríguez
Educator Andrea Velásquez

  • Central Library Auditorium • September 14 • 1:00 p.m.

Political Activism: La raza se reune

Prominent local political activists share their reflections, memories, and inspiration.

Dr. Charlie Cotrell, Ph.D., Moderator
Rosie Castro
Irma Mireles
Mario Compeán

  • Central Library Auditorium • October 9 • 6:30 p.m.

El quetzal speaks/El quetzal habla

A discussion of important Chicano literary works, inspired by the anthology El Quetzal Emplumece

Rafael Castillo, Ph.D., Moderator
Gregg Barrios
Carmen Tafolla
Nephtalí de León
Vangie Vigil-Piñón

  • Central Library Auditorium • October 11 • 1:00 p.m.