This mostly forgotten war led to Mexico losing over half its territory and the United States expanding to the Pacific. The lecture examines the political and economic background of the conflict, what led to it, and the roles of such factors as Texas annexation in 1845, slavery, racism, the Democratic and Whig parties, and Manifest... Read more
Dr. Pedro Gellert, a professor from Mexico City, will address why the question of Israel/Palestine is an increasingly important part of the progressive agenda. The talk will also deal with some broader questions such as the role of the Israel Lobby, antisemitism, and the one-state/two-state debate. Dr. Gellert is one of the founders of the Mexican NGO ‘Coordinadora de Solidaridad con Palestina (CORSOPAL)’ which supports the human rights of Palestinians. This group of Mexican citizens stands in solidarity with Palestinians as they confront an Israeli imposed system of occupation which many consider worse than the apartheid conditions that existed in South Africa. Gellert will talk about the events of the past ten years leading up to the most recent killings of Palestinians in non-violent protests against Israeli policies. What are the opportunities for solutions to this ongoing conflict? Why should Americans be concerned about what happens between the Israelis and Palestinians?
When
Aug 9th, 2018 11:00 pm
Location
Sala Quetzal
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
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