Join us for a conversation reflecting on the themes of the Declaration of Independence and their connections to histories of migration, unconstitutional deportations, and the Bracero Programs (1917–1922 and 1942–1964) in Southern California. Special guests will explore how ideas of citizenship, belonging, and rights have shaped—and challenged—the experiences of Mexican and Mexican American communities.

This program will be streamed online. Please RSVP to receive the access link.

Guest Speakers:
Francisco Balderrama — Emeritus Professor of Chicano Studies and History, Cal State LA
Mireya Loza — Associate Professor of History and American Studies, Georgetown University
Marla A. Ramírez — Assistant Professor of History and Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison 

LA2026 

LA2026 brings together members of the public and humanities scholars for eighteen conversations about museum and cultural exhibitions at six partnering institutions in the Los Angeles region. Each exhibition frames conversations about the anniversary of 1776 from the perspective of California and the West. Each discussion will focus on specific items from one of the partner exhibitions, encouraging public dialogue about national identities, the relationship between regional and national narratives, participation in democracy, human relationships to the land, and the ongoing pursuit of a more equitable and just society.

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