President's Peace Commission

Dr. Frank Pino, head of the Languages Department at the University of Texas in San Antonio, is the host and introduces Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of ten books. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith speaks about Chicano literature. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (74 minutes)

Address, with musical accompaniment, by Juan Tejeda, Music Director, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (60 minutes)

Father John Moder, President of St. Mary's University, serves as the host for this session. Dr. Jerry Poyo, an O'Connor Professor of History at St. Mary's University speaks on the issue of the Latin-American population in the United States. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (45 minutes)

Dora Ybarra, of St. Mary's University's Bursar's Office and of the President's Peace Commission, serves as the host for this discussion. Dr. Jóse Coronado, Director of the Audie L. Murphy Veteran's Hospital, speaks about the difficulties of growing up Latino in the United States. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (42 minutes)

Dr. Ray Leal, professor of Public Justice at St. Mary's University, hosts this session and introduces Dr. Henry Flores, professor of Political Science at St. Mary's University. Dr. Flores discusses the question: "How strong is Latino influence in American politics?" Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (48 minutes)

Gina Garza, of the Mexican-American Student's Organization at St. Mary's University serves as the hostess for this panel discussion. Speaking about their experiences as a young Latino adult in the United States today are the following St. Mary's University students: Rosario Jacinto (Peruvian), Luis Jiménez (Puerto Rican), and Sandra Garza (Mexican-American). Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quenes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (45 minutes)

Dr. José Miguel Cimadevilla, professor of Biology at St. Mary's University and of the President's Peace Commission, serves as the host for this panel discussion. Dr. Cimadevilla introduces Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; and Ms. Olga Aguirre, AIDS specialist and Director of the Mujeres Project. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (68 minutes)

Father Miguel Briseño, of St. Mary's University's Campus Ministry, hosts this panel discussion, which features Timothy M. Matovina, Roberto Piña, and Yolanda Ríos Rangel, all of the Mexican-American Cultural Center. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (68 minutes)

Sandra Garza, a student at St. Mary's University and member of the President's Peace Commission, hosts session. The Alice Franzke Feminist Award is presented to Sister Ann Semel, before Ms. Garza introduces the panel. The speakers for this panel discussion are Dr. Gloria Rodríguez, the Executive Director of AVANCE; and Captain Olga Ochoa Simons, of the U.S. Air Force and graduate of St. Mary's University. Yolanda Arellano, candidate for City Council, District 7, speaks briefly about the importance of gatherings like this one. A question and answer period concludes this session. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (46 minutes)

Cecilia Aguilar, of St. Mary's University's Law School and member of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this panel discussion. She introduces Professor José Roberto Juárez, former director of California MALDEF; Professor Lee Terán, a specialist in immigration law; and Professor Ana María Novoa, a specialist in poverty law. This panel discusses the problems of the Latinos and the law. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (69 minutes)