Thank you, @richardscenter.bsky.social 😊
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Thank you, @richardscenter.bsky.social 😊
drawing of 19th century people, mostly women, in fine clothing, dressed up to celebrate Juneteenth. Artist is Weshoyot Alvitre for Johnson, "TEXAS: AN AMERICAN HISTORY"
A brief thread on Texas history and Juneteenth. Years ago, I head historian Ed Ayers observe that emancipation was the single most important event in U.S. history, yet one we don't mark with a holiday. /1
Thank you, David!
I'm honored. Thank you to @nassh1972.bsky.social for their support of this work and the committee for their time and attention. And to the brilliant @amirarose.bsky.social for taking a chance on me. Onward!
On #Fronteras:
Hundreds of thousands of Latino/as proudly served in WWII. Their legacies are highlighted in the traveling exhibit Images of Valor @somosmacri.bsky.social, curated by @vocescenter.bsky.social, produced by @humanitiestexas.bsky.social.
@texaspublicradio.bsky.social
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Image of book, Somos Tejanas
Image of chapter, A Legacy of Tejana Athleticism
It’s here. I am honored to have my work included among such talented scholars. A huge thanks to the editors, Norma Cantú and Jody Marín for making it happen.
Thanks to The Center for Sports Communication & Media for the opportunity to be part of this year’s report. You can view the full report below.
👋🏼 new here, been creeping since I moved over from the bird app. Also, just busy graduating, teaching, job market, and life! I write about women of Mexican descent, sport, citizenship and belonging in 20c US. Here for community! 🗃️