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Mexican LA: The Long 20th Century

Date
September 26, 2023
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
vimeo.com/711382084
Event Series Dates
Through November 15
Moderated by Gustavo Arellano of the Los Angeles Times, join us for a discussion with historians Kelly Lytle Hernández and Natalia
Molina about their new books addressing culture, ethnicity, and dissent in 20th century Los Angeles.

Location

Webinar

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