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In 1968, 50 Years Later: An Evening of Celebration and Remembrance
the U.S. Commission on Reception and Film Screening
Civil Rights held a six-day “Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice”
hearing in San Antonio, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), KLRN, San Antonio, Texas
6-8:30 p.m. • Santikos Mayan Palace
Texas, to examine civil
A Mexican American butcher’s son from San Antonio, Texas, Willie Velasquez
rights issues facing questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city’s government, propelling
him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos.
Mexican Americans Sponsored by: San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Santikos Foundation and H-E-B
in the U.S. Southwest.
The hearing, held at Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17
Our Lady of the Lake Our Lady of the Lake University
Two-day conference featuring more than 24 sessions and roundtable discussions
University, examined featuring the country’s top scholars and activists. Session and discussion topics
education, employment, include:
• Housing • Administration of justice
administration of justice • Education • Employment
• Immigration • Economics
and economic issues. Fifty • Political participation • Voting rights
years later, this conference
will explore the progress Other Highlights :

that has been made since Friday

OPENING SESSION
this historic hearing. 9:30 a.m. - Thiry Auditorium
50 Years Later: A conversation with former San Antonio mayors and HUD
Secretaries, Julián Castro and Henry Cisneros. Moderated by Congressman
Joaquín Castro.

A CELEBRATION OF PROGRESS
5:30 p.m. - Main Building, Front Walk
A cultural reception featuring food, music, cultural performances and readings
from some of San Antonio’s renowned authors. Free and open to the public.

Saturday
9:30 a.m. - Chapel Auditorium
Catherine E. Llamon, Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will discuss the
status of civil rights in the United States.
411 S.W. 24th Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
ollusa.edu This conference is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Visit www.50yearslater.org for full conference schedule and registration.