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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15h

Tomorrow!! Do you have Alameda Theater memories? We want to capture your stories! Bring your stories to be recorded by our videographer, & your photos, clippings, or other memorabilia to be scanned. 🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM- NOON 📍 MACRI Visitor Center RSVP at buff.ly/uUSTCPT

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15h

Born #OTD in 1930, Dr. José Angel Cárdenas was an education reformer who was the first Mexican American superintendent in Bexar County and in 1973, founded the Intercultural Development Research Association to increase educational opportunities for all students.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

The MACRI Visitor Center will be closed on Friday, October 16th. Instead, you can find us at the Historic Double-Height Courtroom at the Bexar County Courthouse for "The Historic Alameda Theater," a panel discussion about the past and future of this storied Spanish-language movie theater.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

THIS FRIDAY!! Join us for a conversation about the past and future of San Antonio's beloved ALAMEDA THEATER! More info & RSVP --> buff.ly/1gfgb29 Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 | NOON - 2 PM Double Height Courtroom at the Bexar County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Coffee & refreshments

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

At our July Alameda Theater History Harvest, Oralia Lara-Vargas brought in amazing home-video footage of a variety show. Do you remember seeing live shows at the Alameda? Who are some performers you saw? Share your Alameda Memories at our October 17th History Harvest. More info 👉 buff.ly/tuIj0m5

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Happy birthday to Felix Benjamin Treviño, a civil rights trailblazer who was born #OTD in 1920. Treviño was a veteran, civic leader, business owner, and member of San Antonio's City Council from 1965-71.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Teachers! Parents! Students! 🎨 We are planning our next student art exhibit, which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Mendez V. Westminster, and we are looking for submissions from Bexar County students. 🗓️ The submission deadline is December 16, 2026! Learn more 👉 buff.ly/9B7TIAG

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

#OTD in 1921, Orden Hijos de America was founded in San Antonio. It was the first statewide Mexican American civil rights organization in Texas with the aim to “realize the greatest enjoyment possible of all the rights and privileges and prerogatives extended by the American Constitution.”

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

#MondayMembership: There’s a place for everyone in the MACRI membership community! 🎨 Youth — $20: MACRI coloring book 📖 Individual — $50: Quarterly exhibit catalog 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family — $100: Quarterly exhibit catalog + MACRI lotería set + MACRI coloring book Join today 👉 buff.ly/Bf51Knk

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

With over 60 Indigenous groups currently living in Mexico and many Mexican Americans native to lands that are now the United States, indigeneity is inextricably part of the Mexican American experience. We honor Indigenous peoples around the world on this Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Do you have a story about the Alameda Theater or Casa de Mexico? Our final Alameda Memories History Harvest will be Saturday, October 17th, from 10am to noon, and we would love to capture your Alameda story. More info & RSVP 👉 buff.ly/p2mi08H

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Do you have Alameda Theater memories? We want to capture your stories! Bring your stories to be recorded by our videographer and your photos, newspaper clippings, or other memorabilia to be scanned. 🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM- NOON 📍 MACRI Visitor Center RSVP at buff.ly/uUSTCPT

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

NEW DATE!! Join us for a conversation about the past and future of San Antonio's beloved ALAMEDA THEATER! RSVP --> buff.ly/1gfgb29 Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 | NOON - 2 PM Double Height Courtroom at the Bexar County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Coffee & light refreshments FREE

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay What does that mean? For every $1 a white, non-Latino man makes, Latinas make an average of 53 cents. As a result, Latinas lose more than $1 million over a 40-year career span. Latinas deserve equal pay and labor protection. Learn more at buff.ly/Ob7YZtF

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Raza Cósmica film festival starts today! We're excited to sponsor this film festival again, which centers Latino sci-fi storytelling! Raza Cósmica runs Thursday, October 8th, through Saturday, October 10th. We hope to see you there! Find the RSVP link and full film lineup 👉 buff.ly/3617xfL

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

💫 The Raza Cósmica Film Festival returns this October 8-10th! 💫 MACRI is proud to be a co-sponsor of this film festival that showcases the creativity of Latinx storytelling. Find more details and register at buff.ly/bxzWijS

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Visit MACRI's latest exhibit, Somos Americanos: Our American Story. GALLERY HOURS Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4PM (or by appointment) 2123 Buena Vista St., SATX 78207 FREE Admission!

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Teachers! Parents! Students! 🎨 We are planning our next student art exhibit, which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Mendez V. Westminster, and we are looking for student art. 🗓️ The deadline is December 16, 2026! Find the guidelines and learn more 👉 buff.ly/9B7TIAG

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We're one week away from Montevideo's Raza Cósmica film festival, and we're excited to once again be a sponsor! Raza Cósmica runs Thursday, October 8th, through Saturday, October 10th. We hope to see you there! 🎬🎞 @montevideo210 RSVP and see the full film lineup 👉 buff.ly/4rKcCHh

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Due to the severe weather, the MACRI Visitor Center will open at 1PM today, Friday, October 2nd.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

⚠️ We're sorry to share that, due to the flood watch, we are postponing this event. ⚠️ We will send out a new date as soon as possible. Please be safe, everyone!

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Save the date for a conversation about the past and future of San Antonio's beloved ALAMEDA THEATER! More info & RSVP --> buff.ly/1gfgb29 Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 | 9 - 11 AM Double Height Courtroom at the Bexar County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Coffee & light refreshments! FREE

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#OTD in 1962, the founding convention of the National Farm Workers Association, was held in Fresno, CA with over 150 delegates in attendance. In 1966, the group became the United Farm Workers of America when it merged with the Filipino Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, led by Larry Itliong.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Born #OTD in 1942 in South Texas, Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a trailblazing queer Chicana poet, writer, & feminist theorist who won the NEA Fiction Award (1991), Sappho Award of Distinction (1992), & The American Studies Association Carl Bode-Norman Pearson Prize for Lifetime Achievement (2001)

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for an exhibit reception for SOMOS AMERICANOS: OUR AMERICAN STORY. 🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 1 PM - 4 PM 📍 MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 🍇 Refreshments & Door Prizes! 🎁 ✨️ FREE RSVP: buff.ly/dr0VqAY

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us this Saturday! You are invited to a reception for our newest exhibit, SOMOS AMERICANOS: Our American Story, and our Fall Membership Drive. Saturday, September 26, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 FREE

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

MACRI was created because Mexican American civil rights history deserves a permanent place in our nation’s historical narrative. Every person who becomes a member helps us show that there is a community standing behind that mission. Add your name to that community during our Fall Membership Drive.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Why become a MACRI Member? Every MACRI Member helps demonstrate that our community values Mexican American civil rights history and believes it deserves to be preserved, studied, and shared. Save Our History. Inspire the Future. Become a MACRI member today 👉 buff.ly/IBZBcAf #MakeHistoryWithMACRI

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You are invited to a reception for our newest exhibit, SOMOS AMERICANOS: Our American Story, and our Fall Membership Drive. Saturday, September 26, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 FREE

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It’s #MondayMembership, and we’re kicking off MACRI’s Fall Membership Drive! When you become a MACRI member, you help preserve and share the stories of Mexican American civil rights history and demonstrate the strong community support behind this important work. Join today! 👉 buff.ly/IBZBcAf

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#OTD in 2011, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), a U.S. military policy that prohibited openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual individuals from serving, was repealed approximately nine months after President Barack Obama signed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 on December 22, 2010.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE! MACRI is excited to partner with the Collins Garden Library for a free screening of MY FAMILY, starring Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, Jimmy Smits, and Constance Marie! 🗓️ Sunday, Sept 20th ⏰ 2 PM 📍Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park, SATX 78204 Learn more at: buff.ly/9Tg8kBW

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Save the date! You are invited to a reception for Join us for the opening of MACRI’s current exhibit, SOMOS AMERICANOS: Our American Story, and our Fall Membership Drive. Saturday, September 26, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM MACRI Visitor Center, 2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 FREE

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#OTD in 1963, 32 Mexican farmworkers were killed when a Southern Pacific freight train collided with the makeshift bus transporting them to work near Chualar, California. Most of the men were braceros—participants in the Bracero Program who lived together in a nearby labor camp.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy Dieciséis! September 16th is Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the symbolic beginning of the Mexican War of Independence following Father Manuel Hidalgo's Grito de Dolores, a speech that called for an uprising against the Spanish viceroyalty. ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México!

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Su voto es su voz! Are you registered? YES Are you sure? Check your status at: bit.ly/2025nvrdreg NO Register now: bit.ly/2025nvrdreg #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres. Register today! bit.ly/2025nvrdreg #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Did you know that as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or are unsure of their registration status? ¡ESCÁNDALO! Be part of the solution and get your community #VoteReady today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Check your status at: bit.ly/2025nvrdreg

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Not only is today the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, but it's also National Voter Registration Day!!! It's a time when we ask ourselves: WWWMD? (What would Walter Mercado do?) The stars have spoken. Register to vote. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hola, Killeen and Bell County, Texas! Our Executive Director will be speaking at this afternoon's Hispanic Heritage Month community celebration at 3:30 pm in the Killeen City Council chambers, located at 101 N. College Street. We would love to see you there! More info here: buff.ly/IdxHBPU

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We love the increased attention to Latino Americans during HHM, but we also want you to know that MACRI is sharing Mexican American civil rights history 365 days a year! We'll be here for you during HHM, and we'll be here for you after HHM. We're not going anywhere!

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For a week beginning #OTD in 1911, El Primer Congreso Mexicanista, also known as the First Mexicanist Congress, met in Laredo, Texas to address social, economic, and educational issues impacting Mexicans and persons of Mexican descent in the U.S.

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Mexican American Civil Rights Institute @somosmacri.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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