“Culture of Empowerment: Child Detention and Separation”
Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. (MST)
Hear from local experts on child detention and separation about the history, policies, migrant experiences, impact on our community, and future of the issue in our borderlands region. Tune in with the link: https://rebrand.ly/ChildDetention.
“History Notes: “Citizens in la calle: Protest and Politics in Contemporary Latin America” with Dr. Garcia Bryce
Thursday, August 12, 1 - 2 p.m. (MST)
Discover history and culture through a monthly informal discussion series on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. .From July through September, the theme is “History of Revolts and Revolutions.” In this presentation, join Dr. Garcia Bryce in learning about revolutions in Latin America. “La calle” (the street) has become a powerful place of protest in recent Latin American history. Street protests have brought down presidents in Argentina and Peru, have stopped multi-billion dollar mining projects throughout the Andean region, and have led governments to reverse fiscal policies and price hikes in Colombia and Chile. This lecture explores these protests and what they tell us about the region’s struggling democracies. You can tune into the Zoom webinar with the link https://rebrand.ly/LatinAmericanRevolts.
“What’s the Word: Arabic - A Trip to Lebanon”
Thursday, August 12, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (MST)
Learn language through culture! Dive into the history and traditions of Lebanon while learning and practicing Arabic language skills. These are not formal classes but provide opportunity for learning and conversation between beginner and more experienced participants. Register to attend by emailing education@las-cruces.org.
The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main Street and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 36. The Branigan Cultural Center will be closed for construction through September, 2021. For up-to-date information on museum reopening, virtual programming, and more, visit the website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.