Throughout history, Chicanas and Latinas have been at the forefront of social justice movements, but often have gotten little to no recognition. Join Professor Padilla for a lecture on the historical legacies of Chicanas and Latinas in the struggle for civil rights, survival, and resistance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Professor Padilla about… Continue Reading Legacies of Chicana and Latina Resistance

Join Prof. Gomez and Maria Galleta presenting about family separation. Maria Galleta, founded in 2015, Madres and Familias Deportadas Center grew out of relationships with people in the USA who wanted to help families separated by deportation. The organization sought to encourage a more balanced narrative about Mexico’s migration and reduce stigma against people who have… Continue Reading Madres y Familias Deportadas

Professor Gomez will present the complex and often harrowing journey of those who have served our country with honor, only to find themselves deported from the very nation they pledged to defend. As a US Army Veteran, Prof. Gomez will shed light on the lives of these deported veterans, examining the reasons behind their deportations, the challenges they… Continue Reading Deported Veterans