Learn about the remarkable life of Jovita Idar, a civil rights trailblazer, journalist, nurse, educator, and translator, at this free day-long symposium.
The symposium will feature panels exploring Jovita's impact on journalism, education, and how we understand the history of the Texas-Mexican border.
In-person seating is limited! Please only RSVP for in-person seating if you will attend in person at the San Antonio Central Library. Register for online live-streaming at https://jovita-virtual-symposium.eventbrite.com
Highlights:
Autographs from the Jovita Idar Quarter artist John McGraw
Reflections on Latinas in Journalism from Jovita's Era to ... view more »
The symposium will feature panels exploring Jovita’s impact on journalism, education, and how we understand the history of the Texas-Mexican border.
In-person seating is limited! Please only RSVP for in-person seating if you will attend in person at the San Antonio Central Library. Register for online live-streaming at https://jovita-virtual-symposium.eventbrite.com
Highlights:
Autographs from the Jovita Idar Quarter artist John McGraw
Reflections on Latinas in Journalism from Jovita’s Era to Today
Jovita’s Frontera: Life on the Texas-Mexico Border in the Early 20th Century
The Life of Jovita Idar
Presentation of Student Art Contest Winners
Musical performance by Panfilo’s Güera
Speakers include:
Congressman Joaquin Castro • Tey Marianna Nunn • Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez • Cecilia Balli • Norma Martinez • John Morán González • Monica Muñoz Martinez • Leah LaGrone • Sonia Hernández • Gabriela González y más!
A boxed lunch will be included for registered participants.
***Unable to join in person? *** For those unable to attend in person at the San Antonio Central Library, the symposium will also be live-streamed! Registration for the live stream can be found here.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
San Antonio Area Foundation
Bexar County
The City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture
AARP Texas
University Health
Refusing to Forget
Mellon Foundation
University of Texas at San Antonio
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