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The CSRC is pleased to welcome César Oyervides-Cisneros as its senior administrator of campus initiatives. In this role he will help implement key capacity-building infrastructure initiatives as UCLA becomes a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Additionally, Oyervides-Cisneros will contribute to CSRC and IAC projects related to developing an ethnic studies curriculum for California’s high schools.
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center grieves for and stands in solidarity with the families of those lost in yesterday’s elementary school shooting in the predominantly Latinx community of Uvalde, Texas. There are no words to adequately express the pain of this event.
A story on a study concerning housing insecurity among communities of color in California. The study was a collaboration of the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, the Asian American Studies Center, the Latino Policy and Politics Initiative, and the CSRC.
The CSRC was named in a story listing major universities offering education and research opportunities in the field of Chicano studies.
A feature story on artist and CSRC collections donor Raphael Montañez Ortiz and a preview of his current retrospective at the El Museo del Barrio. The exhibition includes materials on loan from the CSRC.
A preview of the 131st Faculty Research Lecture given by Chon Noriega, distinguished professor of film, television, and digital media and former CSRC director.
A story about a forum held by Future Leaders of America and the CSRC that was aimed at teaching college students in Santa Barbara the history of the politicization of school board meetings.
A profile and video of Moctesuma Esparza, a producer, lifelong activist for educational equity, and CSRC collections donor.
LAist spotlighted an event at the Grammy Museum held in partnership with the CSRC. The discussion on the history of the Chicano movement featured musicians Mark Guerrero and Little Willie and CSRC director Veronica Terriquez; Melissa Hidalgo was the moderator.
CSRC director Veronica Terriquez commented on a report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, which showed that the Latinx population of California is at high risk for rental housing insecurity.