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
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Hi, we're new here! MACRI is working to build the first national Mexican American civil rights history museum in the U.S. Located in San Antonio, TX, the national cradle of Mexican American civil rights, we're expanding the story of civil rights in America through public programs & exhibits.
MACRI wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the MACRI community and has helped us grow over the last 6 years.
Today and every day we are grateful for the contributions of the civil rights trailblazers who have worked to expand our democracy for all. Gracias!
Today and every day we are grateful for the contributions of the civil rights trailblazers who have worked to expand our democracy for all. Gracias!
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
MACRI wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the MACRI community and has helped us grow over the last 6 years.
Today and every day we are grateful for the contributions of the civil rights trailblazers who have worked to expand our democracy for all. Gracias!
Today and every day we are grateful for the contributions of the civil rights trailblazers who have worked to expand our democracy for all. Gracias!
#OTD In 1991, Rosita la Monstrua de las Cuevas debuted on Sesame Street, becoming the first Mexican American Muppet character on the beloved children's program. She is also Sesame Street's first bilingual and first Latina Muppet character that is a regular member of the cast.
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#OTD In 1991, Rosita la Monstrua de las Cuevas debuted on Sesame Street, becoming the first Mexican American Muppet character on the beloved children's program. She is also Sesame Street's first bilingual and first Latina Muppet character that is a regular member of the cast.
¡OJO! The MACRI Visitor Center will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Friday, Dec. 5th, for the holiday & the installation of a new exhibit! Please join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 6th, or during our regular gallery hours starting Monday, Dec. 8th.
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
¡OJO! The MACRI Visitor Center will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Friday, Dec. 5th, for the holiday & the installation of a new exhibit! Please join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 6th, or during our regular gallery hours starting Monday, Dec. 8th.
We were thrilled to welcome a group of BYU Cougars to the MACRI Visitor Center yesterday. They are traveling to different cities in Texas to learn about local history. Please wish them an insightful and safe trip!
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We were thrilled to welcome a group of BYU Cougars to the MACRI Visitor Center yesterday. They are traveling to different cities in Texas to learn about local history. Please wish them an insightful and safe trip!
On Saturday, Texas A&M San Antonio students presented their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Congratulations to these Jaguars on their incredible research, and thank you to everyone who joined us ito support these emerging scholars!
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Saturday, Texas A&M San Antonio students presented their Methods of Historical Research projects directed by Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz. Congratulations to these Jaguars on their incredible research, and thank you to everyone who joined us ito support these emerging scholars!
On this day in 1960, CBS News aired Harvest of Shame, Edward R. Murrow’s groundbreaking documentary exposing the harsh realities faced by farmworkers in the United States.
Murrow’s reporting brought national attention to conditions that too many Americans had never seen.
Murrow’s reporting brought national attention to conditions that too many Americans had never seen.
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1960, CBS News aired Harvest of Shame, Edward R. Murrow’s groundbreaking documentary exposing the harsh realities faced by farmworkers in the United States.
Murrow’s reporting brought national attention to conditions that too many Americans had never seen.
Murrow’s reporting brought national attention to conditions that too many Americans had never seen.
You may experience difficulty accessing our website over the next 48 hours as we launch our new website! We will keep you updated on our progress via social media. 🚧
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
You may experience difficulty accessing our website over the next 48 hours as we launch our new website! We will keep you updated on our progress via social media. 🚧
¡OJO! The MACRI Visitor Center will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Friday, Dec. 5th, for the holiday & the installation of a new exhibit! Please join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 6th, or during our regular gallery hours starting Monday, Dec. 8th.
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
¡OJO! The MACRI Visitor Center will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Friday, Dec. 5th, for the holiday & the installation of a new exhibit! Please join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 6th, or during our regular gallery hours starting Monday, Dec. 8th.
Last chance! Don't miss the opportunity to see MACRI's traveling exhibit: "Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.” On view now through Wednesday, Nov. 26th, at the MACRI Visitor Center from 10 AM - NOON and 1 - 4 PM. Learn more at www.somosmacri.org/event-detail...
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last chance! Don't miss the opportunity to see MACRI's traveling exhibit: "Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight To End School Segregation.” On view now through Wednesday, Nov. 26th, at the MACRI Visitor Center from 10 AM - NOON and 1 - 4 PM. Learn more at www.somosmacri.org/event-detail...
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.
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On #Fronteras:
TPR intern Ivanna Bass Caldera visited @somosmacri.bsky.social to see their traveling exhibit on a key school desegregation case. Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD extended Brown v. Board protections to Mexican American students.
@texaspublicradio.bsky.social
shorturl.at/scZYg
TPR intern Ivanna Bass Caldera visited @somosmacri.bsky.social to see their traveling exhibit on a key school desegregation case. Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD extended Brown v. Board protections to Mexican American students.
@texaspublicradio.bsky.social
shorturl.at/scZYg
Fronteras: ‘Mexican Americans experienced segregation’ — New exhibit breaks down the long fight to desegregate Texas schools
Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight to End School Segregation details what came before, after, and during the historic court case.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On #Fronteras:
TPR intern Ivanna Bass Caldera visited @somosmacri.bsky.social to see their traveling exhibit on a key school desegregation case. Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD extended Brown v. Board protections to Mexican American students.
@texaspublicradio.bsky.social
shorturl.at/scZYg
TPR intern Ivanna Bass Caldera visited @somosmacri.bsky.social to see their traveling exhibit on a key school desegregation case. Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD extended Brown v. Board protections to Mexican American students.
@texaspublicradio.bsky.social
shorturl.at/scZYg
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.