Prof. Nelson Pichardo Almanzar is a member of the faculty of the Sociology Department as well as director of its Ethnic Studies program.  He has been a member of the Central community since 1999.  He has published a book (American Fascism and the New Deal) describing how the Anglo elite of California reacted to pro-labor New Deal policies and the activism of both Mexicans and American farm laborers as well as published several articles focusing on various social movements.

Dr. Pichardo will give a presentation entitled, "The First Wave: Mexican Farm Labor Activism During the Great Depression" which is based on his dissertation research.

Feburary 7, 2020; 12:00-12:50 PM; Black Hall, room 105