#JoinLaCharla: Immigration, Representation, and the Power of Language In-Person
Join us for a day of storytelling, reflection, and community dialogue as we explore immigration, representation, and the power of language. This three-part program includes a morning panel discussion followed by guided exhibit walkthroughs and a screening of the documentary Change the Subject, and a discussion—all part of the #JoinLaCharla series.
A charla is the Spanish term for an informal yet meaningful community conversation centered on shared experiences and collective reflection.
Check out the schedule below.
Schedule:
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
#JoinLaCharla: Reflections from the Frontlines of Change
Panel featuring Raquel Natalicchio, Rick Noriega, and Cesar Espinosa. Together, they’ll reflect on the complexities of immigration, the importance of representation in media and public life, and how language shapes our understanding of identity, policy, and belonging.
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
#JoinLaCharla: Exhibit Walkthroughs
Raquel and Cesar will lead short tours of their respective exhibitions currently on view at the Julia Ideson Building.
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
#JoinLaCharla: Change the Subject Film Screening + Discussion
Film screening of Change the Subject followed by a post-film discussion led by Mikaela Selley and Lorena Gauthereau from Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage (Recovery).
This public program is presented in support of Raquel Natalicchio's exhibit at HPL, Al Otro Lado | The Other Side. This exhibition will be on view June 14, 2025–February 28, 2026 at the Houston Public Library's Dr. James and Betty Key Map Room in the Julia Ideson Building and is free and open to the public during regular hours.
To learn more about the exhibit and upcoming related programs, visit: https://houstonlibrary.org/blogs/exhibits/exhibits/al-otro-lado
- Date:
- Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Entire Facility (Excluding Exhibit Hall)
- Campus:
- Houston History Research Center
- Age Group:
- Adults All Ages Seniors Teens (13-18 yrs) Tweens (10-12 yrs)
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Community & Outreach Critical Conversations History Research Centers Spotlight Events