Elevating and Interpreting Chicano History
On August 29, 1970, thousands of people gathered for a peaceful demonstration along a 3.7-mile route between the East Los Angeles Civic Center and Laguna (now Ruben Salazar) Park for the National Chicano Moratorium March. The protest was a significant catalyst for El Movimiento (the Chicano Movement) for self-determination and civil rights—particularly regarding disproportionate Chicano losses in the Vietnam War—drawing national attention to its cause.
Discover this vital moment in Chicano history and how the event is commemorated today thanks, in part, to the efforts of the city, the community groups, landscape architects and advocacy organizations.
The free webinar will be moderated by Adrian Scott Fine, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy. This program is associated with TCLF’s report and digital exhibition Landslide 2024: Demonstration Grounds about public protest sites that have shaped American attitudes and ideals.
Scott Fine will be joined by:
Diane Silva, Project Coordinator, County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Jerome Chou, Senior Planning Principal, Kounkuey Design Initiative
Allen Compton, PLA, ASLA, Founder/Principal, SALT Landscape Architects
Francisco Romero, Program Manager, Preservation Institute
Learn more about the speakers.
1.25 LA CES™ professional development hours will be available to attendees.
