Democratizing Racial Justice

Resarch and creative scholarship project in partnership with community-based organizations in San Antonio serving communities of color.

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

Next Tuesday! Join us for a virtual talk on the history of Mexican American teachers & educational achievement. The event will livestream on Tuesday, July 1st at 6 PM CT on Facebook at https://t.co/FAzINVk0T9 & YouTube at https://t.co/D8WMCaE0dW.

RSVP at https://t.co/NXLNxsRosQ

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

🎞️ Save the date! 🎞️

Join MACRI, MonteVideo, & UNAM to celebrate Dolores Huerta's 95th birthday with a free screening of DOLORES.

🗓Tuesday, April 1, 2025
⏰Doors open: 6:30 PM | Film begins: 7:00 PM
📍UNAM San Antonio

RSVP & see full details at https://t.co/mnXCd3EkC2

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

Last night, MACRI & @DemocratizingRJ held a screening of No Más Bebés, a documentary on the sterilization of Mexican immigrant women in L.A. in the 1970s. The screening was followed by a powerful Q&A with the film's producer, Dr. Virginia Espino. Thank you for joining us!

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

MACRI's & @DemocratizingRJ's NO MÁS BEBÉS screening is next Thursday, October 3, at 6PM at UTSA Downtown's Aula Canaria Auditorium.

NO MÁS BEBÉS is a @GoodDocs documentary on the sterilization of Mexican immigrant mothers in L.A. in the 1970s. 

RSVP: https://t.co/i9rRv9yAZ6

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

We have so many big things happening for Fiestas Patrias we need to close the Visitor Center on Friday, September 13th in preparation.

We hope you will join us this Friday night at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore.

Nos vemos!

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

Join MACRI & @DemocratizingRJ for a screening of NO MÁS BEBÉS, a documentary on the sterilization of Mexican immigrant mothers in L.A. in the 1970s. This FREE event is on Thursday, October 3 at 6PM at UTSA Downtown's Aula Canaria Auditorium. RSVP:https://t.co/i9rRv9yAZ6
@GoodDocs

[Frontera Fund @FronteraFundRGV]

Hey RGV! Do you want to get more involved in promoting the Frontera Fund and the services we offer? If you’re in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, or Willacy County, apply to be a part of the Frontera Fund Street Team‼️

[Democratizing Racial Justice @DemocratizingRJ]

TONIGHT! we're hosting Beyond Autobio: Comics, Community, and Self-Determination with Adventure Time artist Polly Guo. They'll be performing a part of their comic book GAWAIN'S GIRLFRIEND AND THE GREEN KNIGHT! Not late to RSVP on Eventbrite or show up! https://t.co/xZDsPbjqib

[Democratizing Racial Justice @DemocratizingRJ]

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Sharpie Comics Workshop yesterday with Polly Guo! We had so much fun!

[Diego Bernal @DiegoBernalTX]

Don’t forget.

[UTSA COEHD @UTSACOEHD]

This evening, we celebrate 30 years of Mexican American Studies at @UTSA! UTSA students, faculty, and community have a space to share stories, commemorate, and discuss the past, present, and future of MAS. UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building in the La Villita Room at 6:00PM!

[Jose Arredondo @sportsguyjose]

On April 1st Immigration applications fees are increasing, including DACA, and it can be overwhelming for dreamers. Paloma Arellano who runs “Rosas Kitchen” in San Antonio, says it’s a lot to juggle.

[Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) @SomosMACRI]

Our next *virtual* MACRI Talk is next Tuesday, March 12th at 6 PM CENTRAL. Learn about Mexican American & Black civil rights coalitions in California in the 1960s to 1970s. RSVP at https://t.co/uEkdMqCnzW to receive a reminder and links for the live streamed talk!

[UTSA COEHD @UTSACOEHD]

Everyone is invited to this Friday's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Mexican American Studies program at @UTSA! We'll share this milestone with a reception, panel, and alumni testimonials at the UTSA Downtown campus’s La Villita Room in the Durango Building. 🌟🪅

[Democratizing Racial Justice @DemocratizingRJ]

Meet the DRJ’s Artists in Residence!

[Jose Arredondo @sportsguyjose]

. @esmeraldalday lost her native tongue growing up in San Antonio ISD as a first generation American — she’s now SAISD’s director of ESL, Migrant and Dual Language department. The district cited that dual language programs will strengthen as 15 schools are set to close.

[Arts&Culture_COSA @getcreativesa]

We are currently offering Events Grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations based in San Antonio. March 8, 2024: Intent to Apply Closes (5 p.m. CST)
March 15, 2024: Application Closes (5 p.m. CST) https://t.co/3n0G0ImCjn

[UTSA COEHD @UTSACOEHD]

TONIGHT!!!! https://t.co/I07wJHbWQ5