MACRI turns five this May!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us on the journey to create the only Mexican American civil rights museum, archive, and educational institute in the nation! Celebrate with us at our May events. Let's make history together!

Thursday
May 2nd

Join MACRI and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a lecture, presentation of art, and book signing with Roy Pachecano, author and illustrator of A Passion for Places. Pachecano’s inspiring illustrated sketchbook shows how Texas landmarks and buildings are connected to other places around the world. 🖼️

RSVP for A Passion for Places

Friday
May 3rd

Join MACRI in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Hernandez v. Texas (1954) landmark Supreme Court decision, for a reception and screening of the documentary film A Class Apart.

Special thanks to our hosts the Herrera Law Firm. Light refreshments by True Flavors!

RSVP for 70th Anniversary of Hernandez v. Texas

Wednesday
May 15th

We invite you to join us in celebrating MACRI’s fifth anniversary, recognizing the accomplishments & future of MACRI, & its role in chronicling & advancing Mexican American civil rights history in America.

Join our Celebration Luncheon to learn about how we plan to grow MACRI into a national center housing significant historical archives and collections, preserving the legacy of Mexican American civil rights endeavors for generations to come, and offering an unparalleled opportunity for the public to learn about this vital history.

Featuring a distinguished panel of national museum leaders in conversation about the vital role of museums in communities.

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Friday & Saturday
May 17th & 18th

You won't want to miss MACRI's 2024 Symposium!

Registration is now open!

Join us as we gather for two days of learning about Mexican American civil rights past, present, and future. Featuring over two dozen speakers, this Symposium will leave you inspired and ready to take action to advance democracy for all!

Know civil rights?
Our speakers do!