MACRI Talk: Summer Road Trip - Mexicans in Wisconsin

The MACRI Summer Road Trip continues to Wisconsin with a VIRTUAL MACRI Talk featuring Dr. Sergio M. González, who will share the history of Mexicans in the Badger State.

Our FREE virtual event will stream live on Facebook at https://bit.ly/FB-MACRI & YouTube at https://bit.ly/YT-MACRI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6 PM Central Time. Just click on your preferred site to join the presentation at 6 PM CT!

→ RSVP at https://www.somosmacri.org/event-details/macri-talk-mexicans-in-wisconsin to receive a reminder for the talk!

Trace the diverse journeys of Mexicans to the Upper Midwest and learn about the trials and triumphs of the generations of Mexican immigrants in Mexicans in Wisconsin. From agricultural and factory workers to renowned writers and musicians, the Mexican immigrants who have made their homes in Wisconsin over the past century have become a significant and diverse part of this state’s cultural and economic history. In this concise history, learn the fascinating stories of this vibrant and resilient immigrant population: from the Tejano migrant workers who traveled north seasonally to work in the state’s cucumber fields to the determined labor movement led by Jesus Salas to the young activists of the Chicano Movement, and beyond.