2017 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1942 U.S. Bracero Program executive order and the first group of braceros that entered through El Paso, Texas to work in the sugar beet harvest in Stockton, California. Though the program ended decades ago, millions of Mexican-Americans can trace their roots to their fathers' or grandfathers' entry into the U.S. as braceros. This September, the first ever national Bracero History Summit will be held in El Paso to honor this anniversary and to…
Find out more »Join us for our 4th EduDialogue focusing on the Safety & Security of Girls and Women in San Antonio and Texas a topic that has been top of mind for us. In light of recent events this topic is at the forefront of our mind, requiring a call to action-Opportunity is NOWHERE. This panel discussion will highlight organizations and individuals who advocate for the physical, financial, health and emotional safety and security for girls and women in our city and…
Find out more »Make prayer, not war! Peace gives birth to and nurtures our common-unity, our community. During this one-day experiential learning, participants will explore peacemaking and organizing through the five simple words: Pray, Educate, Act, Connect, Enthuse (P.E.A.C.E). We will learn to integrate what is already within us and will gain fluency in how we can bring more peace into our families, communities, and world. Rosalyn Falcon Collier is co-founder of the San Antonio peaceCENTER (1995) and founder and member of the…
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