San Juan museum marks one year of teaching Mexican American civil rights history
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Museo 956 in San Juan is celebrating its first anniversary, focusing on Mexican American civil rights history. Co-founder Stephanie Alvarez emphasizes the importance of preserving the history linked to the nearby San Juan Hotel, where many Mexican Americans were lynched. The museum operates entirely on volunteer efforts and donations. Its exhibits, developed over a decade, include significant events like La Matanza and highlight local figures who fought against injustice. Volunteers like Sareth Garcia encourage the community to learn about this history to better understand their present. Meanwhile, the future of the San Juan Hotel remains uncertain as city leaders consider its demolition or rehabilitation.
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