Events
A colloquium on how the phrase “coming out” has expanded, migrated, and been re-purposed by various marginalized groups, such as transgender individuals, undocumented immigrants, or the plural marriage rights movement.
Join us for a presentation and signing by Mario T. García in celebration of his latest book, "The Chicano Generation: Testimonios of the Movement" (University of California Press, 2015), and a discussion regarding the historic Chicano Movement in Los Angeles.
This episode examines widespread immigration to the United States from Latin countries and deportations between 1880 and 1942. After the screening, Marissa K. López, associate professor of English and Chicana/o studies, will lead a discussion on topics raised in the episode.
This episode explores the three waves of large-scale immigration between 1946 and 1965. Following the screening, Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, assistant professor of film at UCLA, will lead a discussion. The discussion will include a Skype interview with Nina Alvarez, the writer and director of this episode.