NUESTRA PALABRA's Civil Rights Series

Nuestra Palabra is proud to present the next session of its Civil Rights Series:

Lupe Mendez presents his new book We Exist in the Whisper: Huelga School Verses.

This includes a curated line up of folks who lived this history during the desegregation era. This takes place on the original site of one of the original strike schools known as huelga schools.

Speakers include Gloria Rubac, Librotraficante La Gloria, who was one of the original huelga school teachers.

Master of Ceremonies: Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Founder & Dir. of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say.

And more, always MAS . . .

Discover the history. Learn the history. Experience the history.

Book sales will be provided. We overcome barriers to books by and about our community. Get your copy that night and get it signed by the Lupe Mendez and the other figures who fought for all of our civil rights.

Free admission.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Houston Media Source

7306 Navigation Blvd.

Houston, Texas 77011

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MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Master of Ceremonies Professor Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is one of the founder of the Librotraficante Movement. He the founder of Nuestra Palara: Latinos Having Their Say and the author of The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital and The Aztec Love God.