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SUMMARY:A Plática
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling plática honoring the legacy of William C. Velásquez\, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Discover the man behind the movement as we delve into his life and contributions beyond his renowned work in voting rights and the founding of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP). This year holds special significance\, commemorating what would have been Velasquez’s 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of SVREP’s founding\, making this plática a poignant tribute to his enduring influence. \nModerator\nTeresa Niño\, UTSA Vice President for University Relations \nPanelists\n\nJane Velásquez\, Voting Right’s Activist and Willie Velásquez’s wife\nMaría Antonietta Berriozábal\, Former San Antonio City Councilwoman\, Activist\, Author\nDora Oliva\, Former Texas House of Representative\n\nAdditionally\, UTSA Special Collections will curate a pop-up exhibit for the evening showcasing photographs\, memorabilia\, and clippings concentrating on the life\, mission\, and accomplishments of Velásquez throughout his life. The exhibit will focus on the man outside the organization that was his life’s work. \nAttendees will gain insight\, inspiration\, and a deeper understanding of Velásquez’s lasting impact on American society. \nAntojitos y bebidas will accompany a Tequila toast to close out the evening. \nJoin us! Register here.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/a-platica/
LOCATION:UTSA Downtown Campus\, 501 West Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department of History,Political Science & Geograhy,UTSA Libraries
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