El Movimiento

El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement in Colorado exhibit immerses visitors in the urgency, passion and vitality of one of Colorado's most important social movements.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Chicano activists in Colorado fought to end discrimination, secure rights and gain political and social power through education, culture and the arts. AARP members are invited to experience this absorbing exhibit. Now through October 31, 2015.

Exhibit and all programs are at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO. AARP members are entitled to a discount of $2 on the $12 General Admission price and $10 Senior 65+ price.

The next exhibit is Student Activism: Then and Now

Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

El Movimiento was fueled by the activism of young people. In March 1969, students marched out of West High School to demand better educational opportunities, prompting walkouts throughout the city.

Watch clips from the film West High School March 1969: Blow Out!, followed by a panel discussion with participants, including Carlos Santistevan and Emanual Martinez from the Crusade for Justice as well as today’s student leaders and activists. Moderated by Deborah Espinosa.

General admission, $5; AARP members, $3. Tickets may be purchased at the History Colorado Center entrance or by calling 303-866-2394.

AARP discount will be applied at time of purchase. For additional information contact Roberto Rey, AARP Colorado State Office, 303-318-6763 or rrey@aarp.org.

[Image courtesy of History Colorado]