Threat of Extinction: Language Activism and Preservation

Bob Holman, Vincent Medina and Odilia Romero Hernández with linguist Leanne Hinton
In conversation

The essence of who we are is wrapped up in our language. What human knowledge is lost when a language goes extinct? Why should we care? Join ALOUD for a freewheeling conversation among language activists working to reclaim indigenous languages in California and Mexico. For the first time together on stage, this unique group of participants includes: master linguist and language preservationist Leanne Hinton; Native California language activist Vincent Medina; Odilia Romero Hernández, Zapotec language rights activist; and poet/activist Bob Holman, co-producer of the PBS documentary, Language Matters.

Bilingual program Spanish/English

Join us for a post-program reception in the Library’s courtyard!

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