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October 2020
LGBT el Amor es Libre
Inspirarte Latinos is a space to narrate inspirational stories, that highlight the spirit of Latin talent. In the fight for the recognition of the rights of all people regardless of their identity, we introduce you to Renato Lira, who is a true community activist and who continues to pave the way so that no person feels ashamed or excluded because of their sexual preferences.
Los Angeles Libros Festival
Los Angeles Libros Festival is a free bilingual book festival for the whole family. Celebrating heritage, the festival will feature storytelling, musical performances, local and international authors, art workshops, books, and more. LA Libros Festival will take place virtually, on Facebook and YouTube.
Patterns Found in the World: Luchita Hurtado
Artist Luchita Hurtado’s expansive career was marked by a rigorous commitment to experimentation, as demonstrated by her body landscapes from the 1960s and 1970s, on view in Made in L.A. 2018. She discusses her practice with Andrianna Campbell, a writer and art history doctoral candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center specializing in modern and contemporary American art.
Materials and Memories: Mixografía and Tamayo
Watch this special conversation via Zoom about Rufino Tamayo and the groundbreaking Mixografía printmaking technique, organized in conjunction with the exhibition “Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation.”
Mission to Mars 2020 / NASA
Inspirarte Latinos is a space to narrate inspirational stories, that highlight the spirit of Latin talent. The sky is the limit but for Luis Enrique the space was much more interesting, he knows how a Mexican managed to become part of the Mars 2020 Mission and work for NASA.
Artist Stories: CiCi Segura Gonzalez
The Riverside Art Museum is reconnecting with artists whose exhibitions at RAM moved and inspired us. In this discussion, you’ll find out how they are sheltering in place, what they are working on, what inspires them, and, perhaps, even what they’re baking. CiCi Segura Gonzalez’s work was last exhibited at RAM in 2017 in Papel Chicano Dos.
Keeping the DREAM Alive
Dr. Chen, Hincapié, DREAMer activist Yahaira Carrillo Rosales, and moderator Ian Masters discuss ways to navigate the current immigration landscape, particularly how to advocate for support programs and undocumented student policies.
Video: Roots of el Pueblo – The Beginning of Los Angeles
This 20-minute documentary examines the multi-ethnic history of the people who came to El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles from its founding in 1781 to the present time.
UCLA Film & Television Archive Chicano Moratorium 50th Anniversary
The Archive presents ‘Chicano Moratorium 50th Anniversary,’ a free screening of short works examining pivotal moments of activism in East Los Angeles. Followed by a discussion with Harry Gamboa Jr. and Carolina Miranda.
Ofelia Medina – The Power to Help
Inspirarte Latinos is a space to narrate inspirational stories, that highlight the spirit of Latin talent. In times of contingency, the Mexican actress and activist Ofelia Mexicana dedicates her time and invites you to support the most vulnerable communities of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.