The most recent programs for the Hispanics Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1152 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:07:46 GMT The Reverend Samuel Rodriguez talked about ethnic diversity and religious freedom. "Renewing Religious Freedom for 21st-Century Diversity" was a special address at the Ethics and Public Policy Center's 2013 National Religious Freedom Conference at the Georgetown Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313051-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313051-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mireya Loza of the University of Illinois and Monica Pelayo of the University of Southern California talked about the Bracero Program, which brought millions of guest workers from Mexico to the U.S. between 1942 and 1964. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312267-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312267-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fernando Espuelas moderated a panel on the state of Latino Americas. Among the issues they addressed were immigration policy, Hispanic economic and political power, educational inequality, societal depictions of Hispanics, the use of terms "wetback" and "illegal alien", business, home ownership, and health care. "Latino Nation: Beyond The Numbers" was held at Chicago State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley moderated a panel on the state of Latino America, focusing on issues of concern to the community, civil rights, and inequality. Among the topics they addressed were immigration policy, employment and the business environment, gun control, foreign relations policy in Latin America, media portrayals of the Latino community, education, and building coalitions with other minority communities. "Latino Nation: Beyond The Numbers" was held at Chicago State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Editor Santino Rivera and contributors Andrea Serrano, Lizz Huerta, and Gustavo Arellano talked about their book, [¡Ban This! The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature], an anthology of stories and poems from an Hispanic perspective in America. They spoke at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-3 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rudolfo Anaya talked about his book, [Bless Me, Ultima], in which he writes about his Chicano heritage and the role his grandmother played in his life as a healer, curing illnesses with herbs and magic. The book is required reading in New Mexico public schools, but has been banned in some parts of Arizona and Colorado because of its positive depiction of the pagan rituals his grandmother practiced. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Albuquerque, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311198-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Latino leaders and scholars talked about the impact of Latino voters on the 2012 presidential election, and the issues that influenced their votes. The November 2012 election had a record high of Latino voter turnout that overwhelmingly voted for President Obama. The panelists said the growing Latino population and key issues like immigration would play a decisive role in future elections. "The Decisive Vote? How Latinos Voted and What It Means for Policy" was held at the Wilson Center, co-sponsored with Arizona State University, ImmigrationWorks USA, and the Wilson Center's Latin American Program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309861-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Reyna Grande talked about her book, [The Distance Between Us: A Memoir], in which she shared her experiences growing up in Mexico without her parents, who immigrated to the United States illegally to find work. Ms. Grande also answered viewer questions. This event took place at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International held November 11-18, 2012 on the campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-7 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carlos Gutierrez discussed ways the Republican Party could reach out to Hispanic voters following President Obama's reelection, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics also included immigration policy and efforts to achieve an agreement on the issue in the next Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-3 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the U.S. 2012 elections for U.S.-Latin America policy opportunities regarding immigration, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and drug policy. They also discussed the rise of the Latino population and voters in the recent election and their impact on Obama administration immigration and trade policies. Topics included the implications of the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for drug policy in Mexico. In addition, the speakers compared China's relations with Latin and South America to its relationship with the U.S. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fawn Johnson talked about the Latino voter turnout in the 2012 elections and the various proposals and potential areas of compromise in immigration reform. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included President Obama's declaration shortly before the 2012 election that immigration reform was his top priority for his second term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309378-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309378-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Max Sevilla talked about the issues that drove Latino voter support, including unemployment and the economy. He also discussed possibilities for immigration reform in the first year of President Obama's second term, and lessons for Republicans in future elections, most notably immigration. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) released reports on the growth of the Latino population in the U.S., Hispanic candidates running for office, and the effects on Latino voters of voter identification laws passed since 2010. Mr. Vargas presented these reports with slides. After his briefing political strategists analyzed key races around the country where Latino candidates were involved and the role of the Latino vote in the presidential election, including stances on immigration. They responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Portions of the question and answer period were in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308987-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hispanic leaders talked about issues in the 2012 election affecting Latino voters. Among the topics they covered were immigration, jobs, and unemployment. They also talked the weaknesses in both the Democratic and Republican Parties' appeals to Latino communities, and voter apathy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307983-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janet Marguia talked about Latino voters and the 2012 elections, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ms. Garguia said that some of the reasons Latino voters were tending to be more supportive of President Obama than Mitt Romney were related to immigration issues and Mr. Romney's lack of specifics on issues that are relevant to Latinos in general. She also discussed the different blocs among Latinos, such as Mexican-Americans or Cuban-Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307742-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307742-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leaders of Latino organizations spoke to reporters and answered questions public policy initiatives in advance of the Republican and Democratic conventions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307709-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed job opportunities for the Latino community. Among the topics they addressed were health care, education, immigration, and veterans benefits. They were followed by Cecilia Munoz, who stressed that when the economy does bounce back, it's important all economic opportunities be accessible to everyone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307480-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307480-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Munoz talked about the economy, job opportunities, and the Latino community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307480-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the importance of Latin America to the U.S. economy and foreign policy. They emphasized that the U.S. trades more with Latin America, especially Mexico, than with China. Among the topics they discussed were the increased voting power of the Latino community, immigration issues, and media portrayal of Mexico and Latin American countries. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307194-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alfonso Aguilar and Maria Cardona talked about Latino issues and the 2012 election. Topics included the speeches by both President Obama and former Governor Romney at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference, President Obama issuing an executive order halting deportation of young undocumented workers, the possibility of comprehensive immigration reform in the next Congress, and the impact of the Latino vote on the presidential race. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and criticized Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for opposing the DREAM Act. He received standing ovations from the Latino audience when he spoke about health care reform and when he defended his decision to stop deporting certain undocumented youth. He made his remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rublio (R-FL) spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. He focused on immigration reform, saying "illegal immigration is a real problem" in the United States but the single greatest contributor to illegal immigration was a burdensome, bureaucratic, and complicated legal immigration process." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roberto Ramirez and Mark Lopez talked about the Hispanics living in the United States, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics Hispanics' percentage of the U.S. population, where they are living, and how they fare in terms of levels of education, employment and income. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. In his speech he said that President Obama was taking the Hispanic vote "for granted" and criticized the president's recent decision to stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the country as children if they met certain requirements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306699-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of Latino voters in the 2012 elections. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Jose Diaz-Balart moderated. "The Latino Vote" was the second panel of the Symposium on the State of Race in America held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-3 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arturo Vargas talked about NALEO's (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials) voter turnout projections for the Latino electorate in the 2012 election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included immigration issues, NALEO's voter outreach efforts, and voter identification laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ed Gillespie talked about the importance of the Hispanic vote and its demographics. He also talked about voter participation in the 2012 presidential elections and Republican efforts to attract Hispanic voters. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-6 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about immigration policy, the U.S. economy, and the impact of national policies on local populations. Among the issues they addressed were unemployment rates, the role of education, and proposals for effective immigration reform. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the U.S. economy, job creation, and the Hispanic community. Governor Fortuno focused on programs for economic growth and stimulus in Puerto Rico. Others talked about the economic impact of regulation and taxation of the Hispanic community. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janet Marguia talked about immigration issues in Florida as the state's primary approaches, as well as the role of Hispanics in the 2012 election. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the diversity of the Hispanic voting bloc in the U.S. and the latest polling numbers. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304016-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304016-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio spoke at the Hispanic Leadership Network conference in Miami. Among the topics he addressed were immigration and concerns of the Latino community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303952-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a Mexican-American cultural center in downtown Los Angeles, opened to the public April 16, 2011. Miguel Angel Corzo and Ken Luftig Viste, who curated the inaugural exhibit, "LA Starts Here!" talked about the founding of Los Angeles and the history of Mexicans in Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302512-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a Mexican-American cultural center in downtown Los Angeles, opened to the public April 16, 2011. Miguel Angel Corzo and Ken Luftig Viste, who curated the inaugural exhibit, "LA Starts Here!" talked about the history of Mexicans in Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302512-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302512-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa talked about his new memoir, [Becoming Dr. Q], which details his entry into the U.S. as an illegal, unemployed, homeless migrant farm worker who struggled to learn English, become a citizen, and put himself through school to eventually become a brain surgeon. He recounted the 120-hour work weeks he put in as a resident internist. He talked about his current role in battling brain cancer as the director of the Johns Hopkins University Brain Tumor Stem Cell Lab. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa is an associate professor of Neurosurgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins University and has an established private practice, performing close to 250 surgeries per year. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University Medical School and completed his residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He directs the Brain Tumor Surgery Program at Johns Hopkins' Bayview Hospital. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301396-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "How should 2012 candidates appeal to Hispanic voters?" The question refers to a [Wall Street Journal] piece on the rise in the number of Latino voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-101 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "How should 2012 candidates appeal to Hispanic voters?" The question refers to a Wall Street Journal piece on the rise in the number of Latino voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Awards Gala at the Washington Convention Center. He spoke about immigration reform and called on Congress to pass the DREAM Act. He also called for swift passage of the American Jobs Act and outlined many of the bill's core elements, including infrastucture investments, incentives for business owners to hire unemployed workers and the closing of corporate tax loopholes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301527-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301527-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about immigration policy and the Latino community. Among the topics they addressed were the pace of immigration reform efforts, border security issues, deportation guidelines, paths to citizenship, and the economy. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301482-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301482-2 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks, a panel of political figures and journalists talked about the impact of the Hispanic population on the U.S. economy. Topics included education, home ownership, and the economy. Representative Charles Gonzalez (D-TX) opened the panel which presented census data. The program includes a question and answer period with audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301482-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Latino political power and the 2012 elections. Among the topics they addressed were voting trends, the results of the 2010 Census, and the potential impact of congressional redistricting. They also talked about the implications of demographic changes for the Latino community and the nation's political future. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300194-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300194-3 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about immigration at the National Council of La Raza annual conference. In his remarks he asked for La Raza's support and called on Hispanic activists to build a national movement pushing for immigration reform. He reiterated his support to change U.S. immigration laws and the Dream Act, a bill that gives conditional permanent residency to illegal alien students who came to the U.S. as minors with their parents. This program ended abruptly due to a signal loss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300678-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and Texas Governor Rick Perry gave keynote speeches at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). Mayor Castro talked about the state of Latinos in the U.S., including both the recent census figures about the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. Governor Perry discussed his state's economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300194-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. In his remarks he urged Congress to pass legislation that would change U.S. immigration policy, including creating a path to citizenship for some people who currently reside in the U.S. illegally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299468-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the Hispanic experience. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Hector Tobar moderated. The panelists were: Daniel Hernandez, [Down & Delirious in Mexico City: The Aztec Metropolis in the Twenty-First Century]; Mario Garcia and Sal Castro, [Blowout!: Sal Castro & the Chicano Struggle for Educational Justice]; and Miriam Pawel, [The Union of Their Dreams: Power, Hope, and Struggle in Cesar Chavez's Farm Worker Movement]. "History, Identity & Purpose: Califonia, Chicanos, & Beyond" was a Taper Hall panel from the 2011 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the opening day of the 112th Congress, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus held a welcome reception for new and returning members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297336-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez spoke at a Latino Leaders Network luncheon. He was commander of U.S. forces in Iraq from 2003 to 2004, and retired as the highest ranking Hispanic member of the military in 2006. He focused on his career and experiences as an Hispanic officer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295602-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brent Wilkes talked about the role of Hispanic voters in 2010 midterm elections and civic group efforts to increase Hispanic voter participation, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics issues of importance to the Hispanic community and allegations that some groups are trying to discourage Hispanic turnout in 2010. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Mr. Wilkes participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296218-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296218-4 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arturo Vargas spoke to reporters about the possible impact of the Latino vote in the 2010 midterm elections. In his remarks Mr. Vargas cited a number of races in which the Latino vote could be decisive, including contests in California, Florida, and Nevada. He also talked about the role that the immigration issue plays among Latino voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296087-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians talked about the history of Mexican-American civil rights struggles in Texas. Their recent books each examine different historical periods when Mexican Americans have struggled for equality. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Ricardo Romo moderated. Cynthia Orozco is the author of [No Mexicans, Women, or Dogs Allowed: The Rise of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement] about the League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC), founded by Mexican-American men in 1929. Emilio Zamora is the author of [Claiming Rights and Righting Wrongs in Texas: Mexican Workers and Job Politics during World War II]. David Montejano is the author of [Quixote's Soldiers: A Local History of the Chicano Movement, 1966-1981], about San Antonio, Texas. The program "¡Poder!: Mexican American Civil Rights Struggles in Texas" was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent of the Texas Book Festival. Scenes from the festival were shown at the opening and closing of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295989-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295989-5 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Philippa Strum discussed [Mendez v. Westminster], the first case about school segregation to be successfully challenged in federal court. She spoke at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295471-1 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT