CULTURAL EVENTS

In his book, Insurgent Aztlán The Liberating Power of Cultural Resistance (2020 International Latino Book Award Winner - Best Political/Current Affairs), Ernesto Todd Mireles reconstructs the relationship between social-political insurgent theory and Xicano literature, film and myth. He makes a solid case for addressing the decades-long decline of Mexican American identity within itself and among sectors of American society by asserting the influential role of culture and history, in the preservation and political advancement of a people (This is a…

In honor of National Poetry Day, Palo Alto College will host a student poetry reading. While the event will feature Eleven Rivers Review (11RR) student contributors, all students are welcome to join and read their poetry. The Eleven Rivers Review is PAC’s award-winning student literary and arts journal. The 11RR is produced each spring entirely by PAC student writers, artists, and editors. The publication offers students an opportunity to share their creative talking skills for their portfolios (This is a…

While San Antonio and Bexar County have recently experienced a domestic violence epidemic with 29 documented deaths by domestic partners in 2019, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated this crisis. Panelists will discuss the warning signs, available resources, and strategies to help end domestic violence (This is a virtual event via Zoom). Participating Panelists: Marta Peláez, President and CEO, Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. Patricia Castillo, Executive Director, PEACE Initiative Judith Menchaca, Domestic Violence Survivor Register at alamo.edu/pac/heritage-month

(This is a Virtual Event via Zoom) While Columbus Day traditionally honors the significance of Europeans “discovering” the Americas, Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the heritage and contributions of indigenous/Native Americans who inhabited these lands long before the arrival of Europeans. Part 1: Decolonial/Health-Conscious Cooking Demonstration Noon–12:30 p.m. This demonstration will feature a recipe from the cookbook Decolonize Your Diet: Plant-Based Mexican-American Recipes for Health and Healing (2015 International Latino Book Award for Best Cookbook) by Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda…

The AIDS Lady, a one-person performance by Anna De Luna, will explore various characters while engaging audience members with stories of courageous youth and the HIV positive population she serves. The original piece uses theatre as a tool to raise awareness of the issue of HIV/AIDS – as Ms. De Luna will perform a rapid HIV test on herself to encourage others to get tested (Takes place virtually via Zoom).