
The University of New Mexico
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Contact: Carolyn Gonzales 277-5920
cgonzal@unm.edu
Nov. 3, 2006
UNM El Centro de la Raza hosts ‘Break Down the Wall' Nov. 6
UNM's El Centro de la Raza, Service Corps and other organizations come together to host “Break Down the Wall: Reconstructing a foundation for our people,” Monday, Nov. 6, in Woodward Hall from 7 – 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“The purpose of the event is to provide a forum for discussion, gather and empower people with knowledge on issues regarding political agendas surrounding the United States/Mexico border, current legislation, as well as rallying people to vote,” said Travis McKenzie, one of the event organizers.
Speakers include Thomas Garduño, Southwest Organizing Project; Joseph Garcia, GPSA president; Kiran Katina, Service Corps; Jeanne Phals, Stop the War Machine; and presentations from students on their experiences at the recent Border Forum held in Juarez, Mexico .
“These issues are important because they effect everyone in one way or another,” McKenzie said.
A portion of the program will be dedicated to questions and comments from the audience.
For more information, contact Travis McKenzie by email tmckenzi@unm.edu or by phone at (505) 331-6390.
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