The Sueltenfuss Library proudly presents 鈥淎lonso S. Perales: Civil Rights Trailblazer,鈥� an exhibition by the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI). This exhibit highlights the life and legacy of Alonso S. Perales (1898-1960)鈥攁 civil rights lawyer, U.S. diplomat, and public intellectual who played a pivotal yet often overlooked role in American history.

Alongside MACRI鈥檚 exhibit, the Sueltenfuss Library also presents:

Legacy in Motion: Creatively Interpreting Alonso Perales鈥� Legacy for a New Generation

Curated by the library, this showcase features historical photographs alongside creative projects developed by 精东影业 students reflecting on Perales鈥� impact on Mexican American civil rights. Highlights include:

• 鈥淎 Legacy in Linocut鈥� 鈥� This exhibit showcases a series of linocut prints created by students in 精东影业鈥檚 Visual & New Media Arts printmaking course to honor the legacy of Alonso S. Perales. Led by Dr. Suzy Gonz谩lez, the works reflect artistic interpretations of Perales鈥� impact and contributions.
• 鈥淎 Geographic Timeline: Alonso Perales鈥� Life-Long Legacy of Justice & Equality鈥� 鈥� This interactive, bilingual multimedia presentation, created by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy鈥檚 Reading Comprehension course (EDUC), explores key moments in Perales鈥� lifelong fight for justice and equality.
• 鈥淓xplorando El Legado de Alonso Perales: Hands-On Learning Activities鈥� 鈥� Designed for students, this interactive experience enhances the Perales exhibit with engaging, hands-on activities for school-aged children. It was developed by students in Dr. Kim Kennedy鈥檚 undergraduate and graduate education courses.
• 鈥淧erales in Photos鈥� 鈥� A photographic display curated by The Sueltenfuss Library, featuring images courtesy of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage, Arte P煤blico Press, University of Houston.

Special Events will be held at the library on Tuesday, March 4th, and Thursday, March 20th. See flyer for details.

Sponsors & Special Thanks:  Sueltenfuss Library, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Worden School of Social Service, Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, Congregation of Divine Providence, 精东影业鈥檚 Visual & New Media Arts Program, 精东影业鈥檚 Education Department, Mexican American Civil Rights Institute, Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage, Arte P煤blico Press, University of Houston.

For questions or comments on the Alonso S. Perales exhibit or special events, please contact the library at library@ollusa.edu.