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Fronteras

"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life a... Read more

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Exploring the little-known history of the first school system in Texas organized ‘top to bottom’ by Mexican Americans

Exploring the little-known history of the first school system in Texas organized ‘top to bottom’ by Mexican Americans

The Mexican American barrio of San Felipe in Del Rio, Texas took steps to educate their children in their own way. Jesús... Read more

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'It's a different kind of workshop': Writers with conciencia gather at this month's Macondo Writers Workshop

'It's a different kind of workshop': Writers with conciencia gather at this month's Macondo Writers Workshop

San Antonio is home to the Macondo Writers Workshop, a five-day annual event that gathers like-minded writers from acros... Read more

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