The Commemoration Committee of the Chicano Moratoriums invite you to the

“1968 Walkouts: The Journey & Legacy”

When/Where:

Saturday August 27 from 6:30pm—8:30pm

Free Event

Location:

Mexican Cultural Institute's "Galería MCI" (Gallery in Basement)

125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Panelists:

Vickie Castro -- was the President in the Young Citizens for Community Action, was a counselor at the 1967 Camp Hess Kramer, was active in the East Los Angeles school walkouts. Part of Sal Castro's so called "Kitchen Cabinet" during the Walkouts. She also served in the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education.

Monte Pérez -- Was a CSULA student & UMAS member during the Walkouts. Part of Sal Castro's so called "Kitchen Cabinet" during the Walkouts. He is currently the President at Los Angeles Mission College.

Phil Castruita -- Was a CSULA student & UMAS member during the Walkouts. Has been a Chicano Studies instructor at various colleges.

Harry Gamboa -- Was a student in Garfield High School during the 1968 Walkouts. Since 1972, Harry has been actively creating works in various media/forms that document and interpret the contemporary urban Chicano experience. He co-founded Asco (Spanish for nausea) 1972-1987, the East L.A. conceptual-performance art group. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Mita Cuarón -- Was a student in Garfield High School during the 1968 Walkouts. Both her parents were also active in social and union protest activities during the Movimiento. She is an artist and a nurse.

Tanya Luna Mount -- Was a student & leader in Roosevelt High School during the 1968 Walkouts. Organizing meetings for the Walkouts were occasionally held at her house.

Moderator: Armando Vasquez-Ramos --Is currently a Professor at CSULB in the Chicano and Latino Studies Department

For more information send an email to: chicano.moratorium@gmail.com

RSVP at http://1968walkouts.eventbrite.com/

Co-Sponsors: Mexican Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and Jarritos