50th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium (1970-2020)
August 29, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important moments in Chicano History, a day that began with a peaceful protest against the Vietnam War and turned into yet another episode of police brutality in the history of the United States.
Thursday, August 27th @ 7:00 PM
Chicano Moratorium Forum Hosted by the Los Angeles Times
Friday, August 28th @ 7:00 PM
Virtual reading of the play "August 29"
The play will receive a full stage production in 2021
Saturday, August 29th @ 10:00 AM
"Remembering the Life and Death of Ruben Salazar"
Panel discussion hosted by the National Assn. of Hispanic Journalists
Saturday, August 29th @ 5:00 PM
The Chicano Rebellion Reconsidered 50 Years Later
Screening of the award-winning documentary Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle and a live discussion and Q&A