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Welcome to Mexican & American Influences
Join us at the La Habra Depot Theatre to hear from authors whose books described the Mexican American experience of the children of Mexican immigrants, especially the post-World War II generation, the members of which helped found the Chicano movement. The Chicano movement encompassed a broad list of issues—from restoration of land grants, to farm workers' rights, to enhanced education, to voting and political rights, as well as emerging awareness of collective history. Socially, the Chicano Movement addressed negative ethnic stereotypes of Mexicans in mass media and the American consciousness. We hope you enjoy learning the ways that we have benefited from the cultural impact.
11:00 AM Frank Cruz, Author of Straight out of Barrio Hollywood
12:00 PM David Reyes, Author of Land of a Thousand Dances
1:00 PM Daniel (Sancho) Castro, Author of Dear Chavela-The Airwaves of Aztlan
2:00 PM Richard Santillan, Author of Mexican American Baseball
3:00 PM Danny Hernandez, Author of Silver Star An American Story
4:00 PM Gene Aguilera, Author of Mexican America Boxing in Los Angeles
Join us at the La Habra Depot Theatre to hear from authors whose books described the Mexican American experience of the children of Mexican immigrants, especially the post-World War II generation, the members of which helped found the Chicano movement. The Chicano movement encompassed a broad list of issues—from restoration of land grants, to farm workers' rights, to enhanced education, to voting and political rights, as well as emerging awareness of collective history. Socially, the Chicano Movement addressed negative ethnic stereotypes of Mexicans in mass media and the American consciousness. We hope you enjoy learning the ways that we have benefited from the cultural impact.
11:00 AM Frank Cruz, Author of Straight out of Barrio Hollywood
12:00 PM David Reyes, Author of Land of a Thousand Dances
1:00 PM Daniel (Sancho) Castro, Author of Dear Chavela-The Airwaves of Aztlan
2:00 PM Richard Santillan, Author of Mexican American Baseball
3:00 PM Danny Hernandez, Author of Silver Star An American Story
4:00 PM Gene Aguilera, Author of Mexican America Boxing in Los Angeles
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Frank Cruz founder of Telemundo and serves on the Board of Trustees at the University of California and a board member of the James Irvine Foundation. An Air Force Veteran who chose to pursue a career in broadcasting, Frank will tell his story about growing up in East Los Angeles, serving our country in the Air Force, attending East Los Angeles College and establishing a trail for other minorities to follow..
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Author Dr. David Reyes and [Tom] Waldman “Land of a Thousand Dances give a flavorful overview of the ever-changing East L.A. scene. . . . They note that barrio culture, which so richly intertwines American and Mexican traditions, has given rise to groups who move through many different types of music with ease, as well as the type of fans who can appreciate them all."--Raza Report.
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Author Dr. Daniel A. Castro retired Professor at California State University Los Angeles and teaching at East Los Angeles College will be speaking on the Chicano narrative the experience in the United States. Dr. Castro wrote “Life at Marrano Beach” which is the story Whittier Narrows Park along the Rio Hondo River. |
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Author Dr. Richard Santillian of California State University Pomona will be speaking on the long and rich history of Mexican American baseball and softball. Noting the contribution, these players have made to modern baseball and softball. Mexican American Baseball in East Los Angeles highlights the unforgettable teams, players, and coaches who graced the hallowed fields of East Los Angeles between 1917 and 2016 and brought immense joy and honor to their neighborhoods.
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Daniel L. Hernandez, President of Hollenbeck Youth Center in East Los Angeles for over 30 years is a Vietnam Veteran earning the Silver Star that was presented 43 years after the conflict. Daniel will tell his story of serving our country and coming back to the United States. Daniel Hernandez commitment to serving the community he grew up in modeled what is now known as “Community Based Policing.”
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Author Gene Aguilera La Habra resident has two books on Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles and Latino Boxing in Southern California. Gene covers great boxers and includes venues such as Olympic Auditorium, Hollywood Legion Stadium, Forum, and the Los Angeles Sports Arena. MEXICAN AMERICAN BOXING IN LOS ANGELES”, covered such local fighters as Enrique Bolanos, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Carlos Palomino, Bobby Chacon, Danny “Little Red” Lopez, all the way to Oscar De La Hoya.
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