Mexican American Civil Rights Institute
@somosmacri.bsky.social
Expanding the story of civil rights in the U.S.
MACRI is creating the first national museum dedicated to collecting and sharing Mexican American civil rights history.
www.somosmacri.org
MACRI is creating the first national museum dedicated to collecting and sharing Mexican American civil rights history.
www.somosmacri.org
Save the date! Join us for the opening of MACRI’s new traveling exhibit, William Merriweather Peña: The Father of Architectural Programming
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP and learn more about Willie Peña at: buff.ly/UMlxZKq
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP and learn more about Willie Peña at: buff.ly/UMlxZKq
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Save the date! Join us for the opening of MACRI’s new traveling exhibit, William Merriweather Peña: The Father of Architectural Programming
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP and learn more about Willie Peña at: buff.ly/UMlxZKq
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP and learn more about Willie Peña at: buff.ly/UMlxZKq
Texas A&M San Antonio students will present their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Join us TOMORROW to support these emerging scholars!
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Texas A&M San Antonio students will present their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Join us TOMORROW to support these emerging scholars!
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Save the date!
Join MACRI & the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a book talk with Guadalupe García McCall and David Bowles
🗓️ Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Guadalupe Latino Bookstore | 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
🍇 Refreshments provided 🧀
RSVP at buff.ly/8MPhhnT!
Join MACRI & the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a book talk with Guadalupe García McCall and David Bowles
🗓️ Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Guadalupe Latino Bookstore | 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
🍇 Refreshments provided 🧀
RSVP at buff.ly/8MPhhnT!
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Save the date!
Join MACRI & the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a book talk with Guadalupe García McCall and David Bowles
🗓️ Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Guadalupe Latino Bookstore | 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
🍇 Refreshments provided 🧀
RSVP at buff.ly/8MPhhnT!
Join MACRI & the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a book talk with Guadalupe García McCall and David Bowles
🗓️ Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Guadalupe Latino Bookstore | 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
🍇 Refreshments provided 🧀
RSVP at buff.ly/8MPhhnT!
Today is Día de la Revolución, commemorating the start of the Mexican Revolution—an event that transformed not only Mexico, but also the U.S., which received hundreds of thousands of refugees who contributed to the growth of the nation. Did your ancestors experience the Mexican Revolution?
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today is Día de la Revolución, commemorating the start of the Mexican Revolution—an event that transformed not only Mexico, but also the U.S., which received hundreds of thousands of refugees who contributed to the growth of the nation. Did your ancestors experience the Mexican Revolution?
Students from Texas A&M San Antonio will present their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Join us to support these emerging scholars!
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Students from Texas A&M San Antonio will present their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Join us to support these emerging scholars!
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center | 2123 Buena Vista Street, SATX 78207
RSVP: buff.ly/a8vyLgY
On view now through November 26, 2025, at the MACRI Visitor Center: ”Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.”
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On view now through November 26, 2025, at the MACRI Visitor Center: ”Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.”
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
#OTD in 1973, after building gradually, the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS), was formally created. Originally named the National Association of Chicano Social Scientists, it was renamed in 1995 to acknowledge the contributions of Chicanas in the association.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#OTD in 1973, after building gradually, the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS), was formally created. Originally named the National Association of Chicano Social Scientists, it was renamed in 1995 to acknowledge the contributions of Chicanas in the association.
Born #OTD in 1932, Gregory Luna is a civil rights trailblazer who served in the Texas House of Representatives & State Senate from 1985 to 1999, & championed improving education & public school finance. He helped found the Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund & served four terms as chair.
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Born #OTD in 1932, Gregory Luna is a civil rights trailblazer who served in the Texas House of Representatives & State Senate from 1985 to 1999, & championed improving education & public school finance. He helped found the Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund & served four terms as chair.
Join us online for a MACRI Talk this Saturday!
The Untold Story of Coach David L. Carrasco
This virtual event will be accessible *via Zoom*
Please use the following link at 10 AM Central Time: us06web.zoom.us/j/82488035044
(⏰ 8 AM Pacific Time; 9 AM Mountain Time; 11 AM Eastern Time)
The Untold Story of Coach David L. Carrasco
This virtual event will be accessible *via Zoom*
Please use the following link at 10 AM Central Time: us06web.zoom.us/j/82488035044
(⏰ 8 AM Pacific Time; 9 AM Mountain Time; 11 AM Eastern Time)
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Join us online for a MACRI Talk this Saturday!
The Untold Story of Coach David L. Carrasco
This virtual event will be accessible *via Zoom*
Please use the following link at 10 AM Central Time: us06web.zoom.us/j/82488035044
(⏰ 8 AM Pacific Time; 9 AM Mountain Time; 11 AM Eastern Time)
The Untold Story of Coach David L. Carrasco
This virtual event will be accessible *via Zoom*
Please use the following link at 10 AM Central Time: us06web.zoom.us/j/82488035044
(⏰ 8 AM Pacific Time; 9 AM Mountain Time; 11 AM Eastern Time)
Join us for a special TAMUSA student symposium featuring histories of Mexican Americans & Educational Access.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at buff.ly/a8vyLgY
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us for a special TAMUSA student symposium featuring histories of Mexican Americans & Educational Access.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM
MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at buff.ly/a8vyLgY
Did you miss our Veterans Day MACRI Talk?
Watch the complete conversation on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc87... .
Watch the complete conversation on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc87... .
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you miss our Veterans Day MACRI Talk?
Watch the complete conversation on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc87... .
Watch the complete conversation on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc87... .
On view now through November 26, 2025, at the MACRI Visitor Center: ”Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.”
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On view now through November 26, 2025, at the MACRI Visitor Center: ”Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.”
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
Learn more at: buff.ly/FuwW9Rw
MACRI is going live TODAY at 6pm CT!
Join us for a special Veterans’ Day MACRI Talk about Company E, 141st Infantry, the only all Mexican American army unit in World War II, featuring author Dave Gutierrez. Livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
Join us for a special Veterans’ Day MACRI Talk about Company E, 141st Infantry, the only all Mexican American army unit in World War II, featuring author Dave Gutierrez. Livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
MACRI is going live TODAY at 6pm CT!
Join us for a special Veterans’ Day MACRI Talk about Company E, 141st Infantry, the only all Mexican American army unit in World War II, featuring author Dave Gutierrez. Livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
Join us for a special Veterans’ Day MACRI Talk about Company E, 141st Infantry, the only all Mexican American army unit in World War II, featuring author Dave Gutierrez. Livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
The MACRI Visitor Center is closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Please join us online tonight at 6 PM CT for a MACRI Talk - Patriots from the Barrio, livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook page at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube channel at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The MACRI Visitor Center is closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Please join us online tonight at 6 PM CT for a MACRI Talk - Patriots from the Barrio, livestreaming on MACRI's Facebook page at bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube channel at bit.ly/YT-MACRI.
Happy Veterans Day! Across our nation's history, the military service of Latino Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, & Coast Guard members has been integral to the defense of our country. Veterans have also been at the forefront of advocating for civil rights. We are grateful to all who have served.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy Veterans Day! Across our nation's history, the military service of Latino Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, & Coast Guard members has been integral to the defense of our country. Veterans have also been at the forefront of advocating for civil rights. We are grateful to all who have served.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
📣 CALL FOR DOLORES HUERTA INSPIRED ART 📣
🎨 Bexar County middle & high school students: to celebrate Dolores Huerta’s 95th bday, MACRI is holding an exhibit of student art inspired by Dolores Huerta. See submission guidelines at buff.ly/3WaVWjw
📣 CALL FOR DOLORES HUERTA INSPIRED ART 📣
🎨 Bexar County middle & high school students: to celebrate Dolores Huerta’s 95th bday, MACRI is holding an exhibit of student art inspired by Dolores Huerta. See submission guidelines at buff.ly/3WaVWjw
February 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
📣 CALL FOR DOLORES HUERTA INSPIRED ART 📣
🎨 Bexar County middle & high school students: to celebrate Dolores Huerta’s 95th bday, MACRI is holding an exhibit of student art inspired by Dolores Huerta. See submission guidelines at buff.ly/3WaVWjw
📣 CALL FOR DOLORES HUERTA INSPIRED ART 📣
🎨 Bexar County middle & high school students: to celebrate Dolores Huerta’s 95th bday, MACRI is holding an exhibit of student art inspired by Dolores Huerta. See submission guidelines at buff.ly/3WaVWjw
Más amor ❤️ Más coraje 💪🏽 | More love ❤️ More courage 💪🏽 - Read MACRI's latest newsletter 👉🏽 mailchi.mp/somosmacri/f...
February 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Más amor ❤️ Más coraje 💪🏽 | More love ❤️ More courage 💪🏽 - Read MACRI's latest newsletter 👉🏽 mailchi.mp/somosmacri/f...
🏈 Jim Plunkett (1947- ) won the Heisman in 1970 when he led Stanford to their first Rose Bowl win in over 20 years. He then became the first Latino selected first overall in the NFL draft. He played for the New England Patriots, 49ers, & Raiders, earning two Super Bowl wins!🌹🏆
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Jim Plunkett (1947- ) won the Heisman in 1970 when he led Stanford to their first Rose Bowl win in over 20 years. He then became the first Latino selected first overall in the NFL draft. He played for the New England Patriots, 49ers, & Raiders, earning two Super Bowl wins!🌹🏆
🏈 Joe Kapp (1938-2023) played for the Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Boston Patriots. He is the only quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and the Grey Cup. 🌹
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Joe Kapp (1938-2023) played for the Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Boston Patriots. He is the only quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and the Grey Cup. 🌹
🏈 Tom Flores (1937- ) became the 1st Latino starting quarterback in professional football when he joined the Raiders in 1960. He went on to coach the Raiders & the Seahawks. As a coach, he won 3 Super Bowls with the Raiders & was the 1st Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl. 🏆
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Tom Flores (1937- ) became the 1st Latino starting quarterback in professional football when he joined the Raiders in 1960. He went on to coach the Raiders & the Seahawks. As a coach, he won 3 Super Bowls with the Raiders & was the 1st Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl. 🏆
🏈 Danny Villanueva (1937-2015) played for the Rams & Cowboys. A placekicker & punter, he was nicknamed "El Kickador" & "El Toe-reador." He transitioned into broadcast news & became a part owner & co-founder of the Spanish International Network (SIN), later renamed Univision. 📺
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Danny Villanueva (1937-2015) played for the Rams & Cowboys. A placekicker & punter, he was nicknamed "El Kickador" & "El Toe-reador." He transitioned into broadcast news & became a part owner & co-founder of the Spanish International Network (SIN), later renamed Univision. 📺
🏈 Tom Fears (1922-2000), the first Mexican-born player in the NFL, NFL head coach (1967), & member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1970)! Fears began his professional career with the Rams & then coached for several NFL teams, including the New Orleans Saints. Immigrants make American great! 💪🏾
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Tom Fears (1922-2000), the first Mexican-born player in the NFL, NFL head coach (1967), & member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1970)! Fears began his professional career with the Rams & then coached for several NFL teams, including the New Orleans Saints. Immigrants make American great! 💪🏾
Happy Superb Owl Day! 🦉 Let’s meet some Mexican American football trailblazers! 🏈 💪🏾 🏆
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happy Superb Owl Day! 🦉 Let’s meet some Mexican American football trailblazers! 🏈 💪🏾 🏆
Join our virtual MACRI Talk this Thursday 🗓️ and catch up on all the MACRI news in our latest newsletter- mailchi.mp/somosmacri/j...
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join our virtual MACRI Talk this Thursday 🗓️ and catch up on all the MACRI news in our latest newsletter- mailchi.mp/somosmacri/j...
Today marks the 96th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's birth. An enduring inspiration to civil rights movements, Dr. King's words continue to resonate. "I Have a Dream," speech delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963, Washington, D.C.
January 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today marks the 96th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's birth. An enduring inspiration to civil rights movements, Dr. King's words continue to resonate. "I Have a Dream," speech delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963, Washington, D.C.