Plática – We the People and Stories of Citizenship

Join us for a conversation reflecting on the themes of the Declaration of Independence and their connections to histories of migration, unconstitutional deportations, and the Bracero Programs (1917–1922 and 1942–1964) in Southern California. Special guests will explore how ideas of citizenship, belonging, and rights have shaped—and challenged—the experiences of Mexican and Mexican American communities.

This program will be streamed online. Please RSVP to receive the access link.

Guest Speakers:
Francisco Balderrama — Emeritus Professor of Chicano Studies and History, Cal State LA
Mireya Loza — Associate Professor of History and American Studies, Georgetown University
Marla A. Ramírez — Assistant Professor of History and Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison