On Sunday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m., KUNM 89.9 FM presents, “Perspectives on Mexican Migration.” This program deals with the economic realities and cultural and linguistic challenges of Mexican migration, including migrants who leave the rural countryside to find work in cities and those who continue in transit to the United States.
Produced by UNM Communication and Journalism Professor Richard Schaefer and Carolyn Gonzales, University Communication and Marketing, it offers insight on indigenous migrants from Chiapas and campesinos from Central Mexico. The documentary features reports from UNM Cross-Border Issues Group members, Christine Lovato, Jennifer Vieth and Maggie Ybarra.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales (505) 277-5920;e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by kwentworth at November 17, 2008 04:59 PM