OXNARD — Maricela Morales, Jessica Arciniega, Arcenio Lopez and Israel Vazquez will speak at the panel presentation ‘Mixtec Indigenous Leaders: Models for Mobilizing and Empowering’ from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard.
They will raise awareness of how the Mixteco Indigenous Community Organizing Project addresses the needs and contributions of the Mixtec people in Ventura, highlighting strengths and addressing discrimination.
The program is presented as part of the “Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series Fall 2013,” held Wednesdays through Nov. 27.
The Oct. 9 and Nov. 6 events are co-sponsored by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant received from the James Irvine Foundation. The events are free for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Interpreting service is provided for the hearing impaired. Parking is $2.00.
For more information, contact Shelley Savren at ssavren@vcccd.edu or 805-986-5800, ext. 1951 or click here to see the entire schedule online.