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BOOK RELEASE: Activism, Alliance Building, and the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center by Sara DeTurk
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is please to invite you to the book premiere and plática for University of Texas San Antonio professor Sara DeTurk’s new book, Activism, Alliance Building and the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7 pm. This free event will behosted at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center located at 922 San Pedro Avenue. Presenters include Antonia Castañeda, Maria Berriozabal, and Gary Houston as well as the author, Sara DeTurk.…
Find out more »PechaKucha San Antonio vol 17
PechaKucha San Antonio vol 17 will be held at the McNay Art Museum. $5 donation at the door. Happy hour with beverages and snacks at 6:30, presentations at 7:30.
Find out more »St.MU: Students in Debt, a People in Debt: Indebted to a Vocation?
President's Peace Commission @ St. Mary's University (more info will follow as the date gets closer) College students strain to pay increasing university tuitions, incurring debt that may follow them for many years after graduation. Students worry that they will not find gainful employment, even with a college degree. Meanwhile, many people in the United States struggle with homelessness, food insecurity and healthcare. Unemployment and under-employment remain stubbornly high, and the work that is available tends to pay less than…
Find out more »Frederick Douglass: His Life & Legacy
Join us on the 120th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ death for this panel discussion about the important role of this former slave, abolitionist and U.S. ambassador. Douglass’ handwritten eulogy (by I.C. Wears) and a letter written by Douglass during his role as Counsel General to the Republic of Haiti will be displayed. Panelists: LaGuana Gray: UTSA history professor and author of "We Just Keep Running the Line" Chris Pittard: Attorney, owner of Frederick Douglass historical documents and author of "The…
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