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05/30/2025 06:00:00 PM05/31/2025 04:00:00 PMAmerica/Chicago2025 SymposiumMACRI'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!
Register today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket. Virtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance.
As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI, its staff, or funders.
Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater at Texas Public Radio
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!
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!
Register today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket. Virtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance.
As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI, its staff, or funders.
About This Event
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!
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!
Register today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket. Virtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance.
As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI, its staff, or funders.
Getting There
Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater at Texas Public Radio
321 W Commerce Street
San Antonio, 78205
United States
Add to Calendar
05/30/2025 06:00:00 PM05/31/2025 04:00:00 PMAmerica/Chicago2025 SymposiumMACRI'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!
Register today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket. Virtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance.
As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI, its staff, or funders.
Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater at Texas Public Radio
FREE validated parking is available in the City Tower Parking Garage at 60 N Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78205. An additional garage entrance is at 111 N Main St. Select "take ticket" and do not insert your credit card. When you arrive at TPR, a volunteer will issue a validation ticket. Please see the map for walking directions.
