For five million years the Colorado has carved some of the most majestic landscapes on the planet. It has also become the lifeline of a vast portion of North America, providing the water that sustains nearly forty million people, half a dozen major cities, and an immense agricultural empire. Because of these demands, the river […]

This talk, by Professor Natalie Mendoza, will examine the writings of Carlos E. Castañeda and George I. Sánchez to show that historical narrative was (and continues to be) a distinct characteristic of Mexican American intellectual thought, one that provided leaders with a compelling way of arguing for full citizenship and treatment as Americans.