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DocuFilm Director & Producer, Writer, Humanitarian Border Relief Volunteer, & Activist✊🏽

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Capítulo II del VI Encuentro de Cultura Chicana.

El segundo capítulo del VI Encuentro sucederá en la UAM-Azcapotzalco, a través de su Posgrado en Historiografía.

Dale adelante para que conozcas todos los detalles de esta increíble jornada II.

Jueves 12 de Noviembre
UAM Azcapotzalco
Auditorio W0001

09:00 a 10:00 H
CONVERSATORIO
LA CULTURA CHICANA DESDE LA UAM-AZCAPOTZALCO

La UAM-Azcapotzalco es un epicentro para la reflexión de la cultura chicana vista desde la Ciudad de México. En este conversatorio se abordarán las experiencias y las investigaciones sobre historia y cultura chicanx que han emanado en los últimos años desde el Posgrado en Historiografía.

Participan
Dra. Danna Alexandra Levin Rojo
Dra. Esther Berenice Alonso Gómez @estherb1105
Dra. Gemma Argüello Manresa @gemma_ar_m
Mtro. Alfonso Vázquez Pérez @alfonso_vp9

10:00 a 11:30 H
CONFERENCIA
AQUÍ, ALLÁ Y ENTRE MUNDOS: REIMAGINANDO LA CHICANIDAD, LA MEMORIA Y LA PERTENENCIA

¿Qué sucede con la Chicanidad cuando las personas, las imágenes, los sonidos, las memorias y las tradiciones se desplazan a través de fronteras y generaciones? A partir de su trayectoria personal y profesional entre Los Ángeles, San Francisco y México, la Dra. Martina Ayala reflexiona sobre las múltiples formas en que la identidad chicana se crea, se hereda, se transforma y se reinventa.

Presenta: Dra. Martina Ayala @martinalalatina
Modera: Luis Felipe Toral @luisf.toral

11:30 a 13:30 H
PROYECCIÓN DE CINE Y CONVERSATORIO
THE SAMARITANS (Figueroa, 2026, EUA)
CON PRESENCIA DE SU DIRECTOR

En medio de la extraordinaria lucha humana, "Samaritanos" narra una conmovedora historia de esperanza y humanidad en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, mostrando la labor de voluntarios comprometidos que desafían las duras realidades de la migración con una compasión inquebrantable y ayuda que salva vidas.

Presenta: David Damian Figueroa @daviddamianf

Modera: Alfonso Vázquez @alfonso_vp9 @migrantes.valientes

¡Carnalismo de Gaza a Aztlán!
C/S

Entrada gratuita.
11 al 15 de noviembre.

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s screening! We are so grateful to @daviddamianf for coming out to share this beautiful film with us, and we want to extend a special thanks to our collaborators, ministerio catholico, @johnmaincenter, and @casfirstfellows. MEChA was honored to host this event, and please stay tuned
we have many more coming your way! 🎞️✨🙌

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David and Damien are telling us how to get to the screening room! See everybody at 6 pm tonight!!!

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Hello everyone!
Please join us in closing out Hispanic Heritage Month on October 15th with our first-look screening of Samaritans, featuring remarks from director @daviddamianf.
In David's words:
"In the shadow of remarkable human struggle, Samaritans weaves a poignant narrative of hope and humanity on the US–Mexico border, shedding light on dedicated volunteers who challenge the harsh realities of migration through unwavering compassion and life-saving aid."
📍 October 15th @ HFSC Screening Room

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM, with a reception to follow

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Part of “Lines In The Land”
(“Líneas En La Tierra”): A Document of Migrant Deaths

Name: UNIDENTIFIED
Cause of Death: UNDETERMINED
Age: UNDETERMINED
Reporting Date: 3/4/2006
Latitude/Longitude: 33.870167/-112.161083

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Part of “Lines In The Land”
(“Líneas En La Tierra”): A Document of Migrant Deaths

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Part of “Lines In The Land”
(“Líneas En La Tierra”): A Document of Migrant Deaths

Name: BABY BOY ARIZAGA
Cause of Death: STILLBORN NONVIABLE MALE FETUS
Age: 0
Reporting Date: 9/19/2005
Latitude/Longitude: 31.726220/-111.126110

NO ANSWERS - NOW OR EVER

On September 19, 2005 a baby boy was born & died at milepost 19 on the Arivaca Road. In late 2015, he was identified as “Arizaga.”

“No matter how many times I ask,
you do not answer my question.
You leave me only with this.
Ten years ago, you birthed a baby
along an Arizona roadside.
What created this child?
Love or rape.

I ask, “Did you leave for a better life?”
For both of you, more safety
less dirt floors, broken glass, hunger?
Move North, no money, take a chance?
Start alone, promise money later?
Start with a lover, no promise.
You do not answer my questions.

No matter how many times I ask,
you do not answer. Instead you
walk, walk, walk, thirst,
hunger, tire, walk further.
No birds, no shade, no water
drink your urine, your body rebels
you fall, struggle, now alone.
Now, always alone.

No matter how many times I ask.
Did the road look like a good place?
Maybe help, maybe water.
Had the pains begun faster & faster?
Did you stop, lie down, try not to scream?

Try not to push when the small body
slid out between your legs.
Blood & water, no breath.
Cord around its neck.
You hold your tongue.

I ask, “Did you cut the cord?”
Take the knife you carried,
separate yourself from that small
bundle of un breathing flesh.
Did you take diapers from
your backpack, wrap this babe
born on borrowed land.
Leave it for animals or someone?
You cannot answer this.

Now matter how many times I ask.
You cannot answer.
Did you hold this bundle of death?
Weep & tell about the life
that might have happened.
Work, play, school, laughter,
ice cream, toys, baseball.
Did you share this under the stars
that night when there were
no angels, shepherds or Magi?

Only endless dark silence.
The smell of blood & death.”

-Marie Vogl Gery 2016

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The Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB) proudly recognizes Nancy De Los Santos — acclaimed writer, producer, director, proud Chicana storyteller, cultural archivist, and founder of GT Productions (Glamorous Tamale Productions) — as a 2026 Latinícima® – Rumbo a la Cima Honoree!

Nancy is a proud Chicana, born and raised on Chicago’s South Side. Raised by Tejano parents and Mexican grandparents, she grew up hearing stories of migration, struggle, and perseverance — including her grandparents leaving Mexico in 1910 during the Revolution, and her father’s family of 16 children navigating factory work, military service, and discrimination. Nancy’s academic journey includes Jones Commercial High School, community college, the University of Texas at Austin (Photography & Journalism), and a Master’s degree in Communications from the University of Michigan. Nancy has a diverse career in filmmaking - from having produced her first short film La Llorona, to later being an associate Producer on Selena (1997) and My Family, Mi Familia. She went on to be the Writer/Producer for Say a Little Prayer. These films began her journey of shaping Chicana/Latina narratives on screen.

To learn more about Nancy De Los Santos, visit her page on our website: https://www.hcsb-us.org/honorees/nancy-de-los-santos

Nancy De Los Santos embodies the spirit of Latinícima®: ✨ Heading to the top ✨ Extending a hand to bring others along, reaching the summit — together. Join us in celebrating her efforts in uplifts underrepresented voices, supports diverse creatives, and advances cultural storytelling that strengthens communities and small businesses as we present this prestigious honor during the 2026 HCSB Latinícima® – Rumbo a la Cima Awards on October 10, 2026, at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Ontario, California.

🎫Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-latinicima-rumbo-a-la-cima-awards-tickets-1993084710020

#HCSB #Latinícima2026 #HCSBLatinícima #Latinícima #SmallBusiness WomenInLeadership

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First middle school mission trip with @mpumc_youth - all politics aside, immigration is a controversial issue that is changing literally day by day. The border wall actually looked different the week before we arrived.

Grateful for this time with these kids and excited to share what we saw, what we learned and be a safe space for people on both sides to lean in to questions. 🫶🏻

BTS all things including my bed + our exclusive photographer @marklbarden making sure we got 1000s of memories

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I'm still thinking about my event in Phoenix/Tempe last week, and I feel so grateful for the support I've been getting on this book tour from my readers but also from those who have helped organize the events. I have so much gratitude for @ofe23 and Anita Huizar-Hernandez at ASU and Bilingual Press for jumping in to help with this stop on my tour. Thank you to @palabras_bookstore for taking care of book sales.

Thank you to my friend @daviddamianf for driving me around town and making sure I got to the event.

Thank you to my publisher @primerosuenopress for making the book tour possible.

And thank you to all for showing up and making all those exhausting airplane rides worth it!

Onward to Los Angeles!

#migrantheart2026
#immigrantstories
#newbookbaby
#sisepuede

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Today, May 7 at 6 PM, join us at CCA for a screening of Samaritans, followed by a Q&A with writer and director David Damian Figueroa.⁠
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This documentary serves as a tribute not only to the countless migrants who have sacrificed their lives seeking the American Dream, but also to the advocates who refuse to disregard their plight. Through their stories, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the critical need for compassion and systemic change in the face of a humanitarian immigration crisis.⁠
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We’ll also have Northern Arizona Immigration Legal Services (NAILS) tabling throughout the event!⁠
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We hope you’ll join us for this FREE screening and take part in this opportunity for open dialogue.

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In these times of trouble, let us all take a deep breathe and contemplate on how best to respond to the disturbing revelations. One of my dearest friends @daviddamianf and I offer this for your consideration. If you like what it says please share. These are the times when we need to unite. This are the times to show up as community. #westandwiththevictims #westandwithdolores #westandwithcommunity Please share.

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