Hispanic Heritage Exhibits Narrative_edited Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Exhibits/Presentations
August 18, 2015
Exhibit/Presentations #1 : Our==FREEDOM is not FREE: A Tribute to
the Denton County Hispanic Veterans of the U.S.
Military
Through partnership with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the
Denton LULAC Council has produced exhibits of historical artifacts,
photographs, and other media that pay tribute to the Denton Co Hispanic
American veterans who served with courage and honor in the various branches
of the United States Armed Forces. This collection highlights a series of video
tapes produced by LULAC President—Elect Sylvia Guzman. These videos feature
taped testimonials in the actual voices of Denton County Hispanic American
veterans who have served bravely in the U.S. military. Thanks to Ramiro Valdez
for his help in organizing this exhibit.
Further tribute to our Hispanic American veterans is planned for November 11,
2015, as part of the national commemoration of Veterans Day.
Presentation/Exhibit #2: Early Denton County Famfly Hispanic
Leaders: An American Story
Also in collaboration with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the
Denton LULAC Council will present an exhibit of archived documents and
photographs from early Denton Hispanic leaders to the present,
including early documents confirming the formation of Familias Unidas as a first
attempt by Denton Hispanics to unite as an ethnic minority group. The Denton
League of United Latin American Citizens formed in 1981 as an affiliate member
council of the national LULAC was organized primarily to advocate for improved
educational opportunities and overall equity and social justice for the general
population of U.S. Hispanic Americans. Thanks to the special efforts in compiling
and organizing the exhibit material to LULAC Archival Reseacher, Dr. Isabella
Pina-Hinojosa. Further support was provided by Ramiro Valdez.