Thank you so very much for making last night such an amazing success!! We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to share the book and TV historical documentary-series with many more. If you weren’t able to attend, we are planning more book signings and would love to see you all there. Please remember you can also purchase the ENTIRE first season of Children of the Revolución on DVD at the Twig Book Shop and My Story offices at 8627 Cinnamon Creek #501… 210 641 8331.
Our documentary series The Children of the Revolución was awarded an EMMY in the historical documentary category. The series is slated to run on Univision in 2013.
Ninth Annual Center for Mexican American Studies
& Research Conference
In celebration of the 9th annual Center for Mexican American Studies and Research conference, we will be showcasing scholarly and creative activity which contributes to a broader and deeper understanding of Mexican American culture and expertise. Conference presenters whose scholarly activity addresses historical and contemporary issues in higher education, community inclusivity, and creative expressions relevant to Mexican American people, culture and contributions. This year, “From Demography to Identity: Who We are in America” sessions will include research, scholarly and creative expressions reflective of a more relevant and visible presence of Mexican Americans in the U.S.
Keynote/Featured Speaker
Lionel Sosa
Sosa is executive producer and director of “Children of the Revolucion- How the Mexican Revolution Changed America”. He was named “One of the 25 most influential Hispanics in America” by Time Magazine in 2005 and is a member of the Texas Business Hall of Fame. He is the author of Think and Grow Rich, a Latino Choice published by Random House, and The Americano Dream: How Latinos Can Achieve Success in Business and in Life, published by Dutton and co-author of “El Vaquero Real- the Original American Cowboy” published by Bright Sky Press. Sosa is a contributing author of “Latinos and the Nations Future”, edited by Henry Cisneros and published by Arte Publico Press, University of Houston in 2009.
San Antonio and South Texas Latinos such as Henry Cisneros, Alex Briseno, Ricardo Romo, John Phillip Santos, Virgil Elizondo, Charles Barrett, Congressman Charlie Gonzalez and many others share family stories of their ancestors’ lives in Mexico, their escape to Texas and their final decision to remain here. Producer and director Lionel Sosa and associate producer Jesus Ramirez for KLRN present the little known stories about the families who helped develop the rich cultural fabric of the city we know and love. Join us every Thursday this month for a FREE SCREENING.
Episode 6 – Revolutionary Women and the Adelitas
Patti Elizondo and Cecilia Herrera, both successful international women, tell the story of how the young women in their families were disguised as boys or as elderly women to avoid detection by revolutionary soldiers.
Episode 7 – Anticipating a Revolution
Hortencia Gamez’s grandfather was a wealthy landowner in the northern of Mexico. He anticipated the revolution, sold everything and fled before the canons roared to keep his 6 sons from risking their lives in battle.
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. February 23, 6:30PM
On Wednesday the 28 of September, Lionel Sosa, Jesus Ramirez and Neftali G.Garcia presented the back story to why the Children of the Revolución was created. The Children of the Revolucion TV series on KLRN and other Texas PBS stations tell the untold stories of the descendants of the those fled during the Mexican Revolution. A panel discussion followed the screening of a summary of show.
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- Performing Arts Auditorium
On Saturday the 22nd of September, Lionel Sosa and My Story, presented the back story to why the Children of the Revolución was created. The Children of the Revolucion TV series on KLRN and other Texas PBS stations tell the untold stories of the descendants of the those fled during the Mexican Revolution. A panel discussion followed the screening of a summary of show. Distinguished guests who are passionate about this historical moment in the history of Mexico and Texas shed wonderful light on the subject. They included Lance Aaron, Kathy Sosa, Dr. Teresa van Hoy, and Ricardo Danel.
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- Mr. Lionel Sosa
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- Lionel Sosa, Kathy Sosa, Lance Aaron, Dr. Teresa Van Hoy, and Ricardo Danel.
Below is the a brief invitation from the Alameda to view the shows in their Alamedita Theatre during the month of September.
Museo Alameda Panel Discussion on Mexican Revolution: A Centennial Story
As part of its program activity for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Museo Alameda would be delighted to highlight your successful production of “The Children of the Revolución.” This will include screening of each of the twenty segments of during the month of September at the Museo’s Alamedita Theatre and a panel discussion with invited experts.
