/tags/chicana Chicana en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:26:50 GMT /local-news/2025-08-21/new-opera-legacy-of-dolores-huerta Dolores Huerta is a Chicana activist icon from New Mexico. Her influence in the 1960s farm worker strikes created waves across the country and ultimately led to the creation of the National Farm Workers Association. Her story is not unheard of, but a young composer from New Mexico has brought this slice of time to life with a contemporary opera piece. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:26:50 GMT /local-news/2025-08-21/new-opera-legacy-of-dolores-huerta Mia Casas /public-affairs/2020-08-03/commemorating-and-protesting-onate-on-the-border Mon. 8/3, 7p: On Espejos de Aztlán, in a conversation with Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva hosted by Cristina Baccin, we talk about the controversial figure of… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:44:27 GMT /public-affairs/2020-08-03/commemorating-and-protesting-onate-on-the-border /public-affairs/2020-04-10/mari-luci-jaramillo-first-latina-ambassador-of-the-us Mon. 4/13, 8p: On Espejos de Aztlán, we honor Dr. Mari-Luci Jaramillo´s life and contributions to New Mexico, our nation and the world. A native of Las… Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:15:12 GMT /public-affairs/2020-04-10/mari-luci-jaramillo-first-latina-ambassador-of-the-us /public-health-new-mexico/2018-06-11/lets-talk-k-12-chicano-studies Let's Talk New Mexico 6/14 8a: Research shows when students learn about their own culture and history in school, it can keep them engaged, boost… Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:05:25 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-06-11/lets-talk-k-12-chicano-studies Hannah Colton /public-affairs/2017-10-09/chicana-tributes-activist-women-of-the-civil-rights-movement Mon. 10/9, 7p: An interview with Prof. Rita Sánchez, co-editor with Prof. Sonia López of a book paying tribute to 61 legendary and contemporary women… Mon, 09 Oct 2017 23:11:05 GMT /public-affairs/2017-10-09/chicana-tributes-activist-women-of-the-civil-rights-movement