MACRI Talks Presents: Dr. Martha Menchaca

The Mexican American Experience: Struggles for Social and Economic Equality in Texas

Join us for a free virtual presentation by Dr. Martha Menchaca, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin.  Her research interests are in the field of historical and legal anthropology.  She has published 5 books and is the author of 19 articles and book chapters examining schooling, immigration, civil rights, and race relations. Dr. Menchaca’s upcoming book “The Mexican American Experience” will be published in Fall 2021 and examines the civil rights history of Mexican Americans in Texas. Her previous books have received national attention and awards. (May 2011), won the best book award for the National Association of Chicano Studies. Her book was also previewed by CSPAN-Book as one of the best college books examining the history of U.S.-Mexico immigration policy.  Dr. Menchaca also received three “Outstanding Academic Book” awards by CHOICE for:  (2001…