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Save
the date! May
23, 2008 6:30 p.m.
The United Nations Association of Orange
County presents the first in a series of
thought-provoking talks on critical issues
-- a lively conversation about immigration
featuring Dr. Paul Apodaca
Sociology Dept, Chapman University |
Paul
Apodaca was born in Los Angeles & raised in Orange County.
With a Navaho heritage from his father & that of the Mixton
Indians from Jalisco, Mexico from his mother, Paul has
lived in the destination cities & communities for Indians of
the Southwest & Western Mexico as they have migrated
throughout the 20th century.
Whether to
work in clay mines & factories in Los Angeles or to be
agricultural workers in Orange County, the reality of
brown-skinned natives of the Americas seeking resources &
opportunities created the infra-structure & culture of
Southern California & the Southwest during his lifetime.
“These are not abstract theoretical discussion points to me.
This is the struggle of people with memorable faces,
families, and stories, who built the world we live in and
are constructing our future,” says Dr. Apodaca. “This
is a subject that must be explored beyond the political
exploitation found in our popular media.”
Events in our critical issues series are open to
UNA members and their friends. Plan to come with a friend or
family member!
Martinez Bookstore
1110 N. Main St, Santa Ana between Washington &
11th Sts -- pull into alley next to bookstore and
park free in structure to the right -- come early and enjoy
browsing in the bookstore, too!
People of all ages and
backgrounds participate in the UNA-OC.
Membership offers you the
opportunity to become engaged in many issues on the UN Agenda - from
UNICEF,
world peace, human rights, conflict resolution, tolerance, the environment, and
many more.
You will meet people who
have a well-informed interest in foreign policy and know how to be effective in
advocating for a better world.
Dr. Gaye Christoffersen
and Deirdre LePera, UNA-USA/OC Board Members
September 21st UN International Day of Peace Program at Soka
University |
