
About this episode
Hear the captivating journey of Ray Valdez as he talks with us about the era of Mexican-American activism and the Chicano Movement. Ray discusses efforts to preserve the LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston. He explains the challenges and highlights of historic preservation, and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibit at Houston's Heritage Society Museum marking the 60th anniversary of JFK's visit to Houston, a significant moment in Mexican-American history.
For more information, see:
C60, Inc. https://council60clubhouse.com/
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's website on the LULAC Clubhouse https://savingplaces.org/places/lulac
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