MACRI's 2025 Symposium will be held virtually and in person, in beautiful downtown San Antonio this May 30th and 31st in partnership with Texas Public Radio, at the Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn about contemporary Mexican American civil rights issues from national thought leaders!

Speakers include:

Lalo Alcaraz, editorial cartoonist & two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist

María Elena Salinas, “The Voice of Hispanic America”

The Honorable Robert Santos, the first Latino to serve as Director of the US Census

The Honorable Vilma Martinez, the first woman to serve as President & General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)

Thomas Saenz, current MALDEF President & General Counsel

Dr. Elena Rios, Healthcare Futurist

Plus special guests Ashley Alvarado, CEO of Texas Public Radio; Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio; Erika Prosper, First Lady of San Antonio; Celina Moreno, President & CEO of the Intercultural Development Research Association y más!

As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of TPR, MACRI, their staff, or funders.