Roberto G Rodriguez

Interests

Research

Color and color consciousness,Violence against Red-Brown-Black Peoples,Maiz civilizations,deindigenization and reindigenization

Teaching

Maiz studies, human rights, Indigenous Studies, human rights

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Books

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2019). Yolqui: A Warrior Summoned from the Spirit World. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press.
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  A Memoir on law enforcement violence.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2019). Yolqui: A Warrior Summonsed from the Spirit World: An examination of law enforcement violence in the U.S.. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press.
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  I wrote this book and turned it in at the beginning of 2017 and it was accepted at the end of 2017. Spent the next 2 years working on revisions and updating. Published in 2019.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2016). Smiling Brown: Gente de Bronce: People Color of the Earth.. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press (proposed).
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  A book that examines color consciousness and first memories of skin color (testimonios). It examines the internal dynamic of color among Mexican/Latino populations.
• Rodriguez, R. G., & Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press.
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  Rodriguez, R. Our Sacred Maíz is our Mother (Nin Tonantzin – No Centeotl), University of Arizona Press, Fall 2014 This book is the culmination of my research regarding the importance of maize to the continent, and in particular, to Mexicans and Mexican Americans living in the United States.The book represents a paradigmatic shift in the field of Chicano/a Studies in which previously, 1848 and 1519 (war and invasion) were seen as the birth of these peoples. In this book, grounded in elder epistemology, I posit that Mexicans and Mexican Americans are people of corn, of maiz, that that is their metaphorical beginnings, some 7,000 years ago when maiz was created. The book examines the relationship of these peoples to maiz and to the continent, along with other maiz-based peoples of the continent.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009). Centeotzintli: Sacrd Maiz - A 7,000 Year Ceremonial Discourse. University of Arizona Press.
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  Converted Dissertation into this book. Have not turned it in because I became aware of their editing policies/preferences/lenght, etc.New target date for turning in: July 1, 2010.;Your Role: Author;Full Citation: Centeotzintli: Sacrd Maiz - A 7,000 Year Ceremonial Discourse by Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez;

Chapters

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). “Arizona on fire: a media and civilizational war.”. In Reshaping Publishing in the /Twentieth Century/ and the Early /Twenty/-/First Century//Reconfigurando la labor editorial en el siglo XX y principios del XXI.(p. 59). La Laguna (España).: Edtorial: Artesano/Latina, Manuel Brito (ed.).
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  An analysis of letters to the editor in Arizona's leading newspapers for their content in reaction to HB 2281 and SB 1070.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). “Memories of Whittier Blvd.”. In Lowriting, Shots, Rides and Stories from the Chicano Soul(p. 10). Saint Agustine, Florida.: Broken Sword Publications.
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  A chapter for a non-academic book on memories of violence when I was a writer for Lowrider magazine in the 1970s.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Arizona on fire: a media and civilizational war. In Reshaping Publishing in the /Twentieth Century/ and the Early /Twenty/-/First Century//Reconfigurando la labor editorial en el siglo XX y principios del XXI.(p. 20). Espana: Edtorial: Artesano/Latina, La Laguna.
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  (España) The book has already been published. The chapter examines letters to the editor in both the Arizona Republic and the Arizona Daily Star during the controversies surrounding SB 1070 and the HB 2281 -- bills focusing on immigration and ethnic studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2012). In Lak Ech, Panche Be & Hunab Ku: The Philosophical Foundation for Raza Studies… or what State officials don’t want Arizona Children to know.”. In Ban This. The BSP Anthology of Xicano@ Literature.(p. 12). Saint Augustine, Florida: Broken Sword Publications.
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  Non-academic book, but one that tackled nationwide issues. My chapter is on the maiz-based concepts of In lak Ech, Panche Be and Hunab Ku.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2012). “From Manifest Destiny to Manifest Insanity.”. In The BSP Anthology of Xicano@ Literature.:. Saint Augustine, Florida: Broken Sword Publications.
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  A chapter (non-academic book) on the struggle over Mexican American Studies in Arizona. Don't have access
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011). Outlaw Arizona: Seceding from the U.S.. the UN, or Humanity?. In Arizona Biopower. Bad Subjects: Race and State Violence in Arizona and Beyond.
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  One of the co-editors, Arturo Aldama, Dept of Ethnic Studies, CU Boulder, for this book invited me to submit my essay, as the lead chapter for this book on Arizona. It examines 9 treaties that are violated by HB 2281, Arizona's anti ethnic studies bill.;Your Role: sole author;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011). Outlaw Arizona: Seceding from the U.S.. the UN, or Humanity?. In Arizona Biopower. Dept of Ethnic Studies CU Boulder: Bad Subjects: Race and State Violence in Arizona and Beyond.
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  One of the co-editors, Arturo Aldama, Dept of Ethnic Studies, CU Boulder, for this book invited me to submit my essay, as the lead chapter for this book on Arizona. It examines 9 treaties that are violated by HB 2281, Arizona's anti ethnic studies bill.;Your Role: sole author;

Journals/Publications

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Fighting Law Enforcement Brutality While Living with Trauma in a World of Impunity. Geneology, 2(4),(56;).
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  I was asked to submit an article on the topic of intergenerational trauma, though it was still submitted to the peer review process. Was published Dec 15, 2018, but not released til Jan. 2019.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Fighting Law Enforcement Brutality While Living with Trauma in a World of Impunity. Geneology, 2(4).
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  A work on international trauma, primarily focused on Indigenous peoples and their/our experiences
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Fighting Law Enforcement Brutality While Living with Trauma in a World of Impunity. Geneology.
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  A special issue on trauma and Indigenous peoples
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). It's Time for Arizona's School Board to Implement a Court's 2017 Raza Studies Ruling in Good Faith. Truthout Public Intellectual Page, http://buzzflash.com/commentary/it-s-time-for-arizona-s-school-board-to-implement-a-court-s-2017-raza-studies-ruling-in-good-faith.
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  Follow-up to 2017 Court decision affirming the validity of the discipline of Raza Studies
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Mexico's Color Line and the Cultural Imperialism of Light-Skin Preference. Truthout Public Intellectual Page, http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/44493-mexico-s-color-line-and-the-cultural-imperialism-of-light-skin-preference.
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  http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/44493-mexico-s-color-line-and-the-cultural-imperialism-of-light-skin-preference
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Those Impacted by Colonialism Speak Out on the US’s Legacy of Family Separation. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). Tucson Skirts International Law in Refusing to Reinstate Mexican American Studies. Truthout Public Intellectual Page, https://truthout.org/articles/tucson-skirts-international-law-in-refusing-to-reinstate-mexican-american-studies/.
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• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). What He Believes; What We Believe. Association for Ethnic Studies Journal, Volume 41, Numbers 1-2(Numbers 1-2), 5-8. Electronic.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2018). What He Believes; What We Believe. Ethnic Studies Review, , Volume 41(Numbers 1-2), pp. 5-8..
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  Scholars weigh in on the morals/ethics of the current president of the U.S. Published in 2018, but released in 2019.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017). Are Mexicans Indigenous?. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  A piece that examines the contentious issue whether Mexicans are Indigenous peoples or not and how government institutions and especially the U.S. Census Bureau has taken it upon itself to answer this question.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017). Chicano Movement Anniversaries Marking 50 Years of Struggles. Truthout public Intellectual Page.
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  Examines the tendency to glorify and reify civil rights events from the past (anniversaries), as opposed to examining 50 years of struggles.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017). How the US Census Historically Whitewashes Non-White Populations. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  An analysis of the History of the Census Bureau and how it redirects Mexican/Latino populations into the White racial category
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017). Ixiim: A Maiz-based philosophy. Journal of Latinos and Education.
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  This refereed journal article sought to examine the work of Domingo Martinez Paredez and his various concepts re Maya philosophy, language, thought and culture, including: Un Continente y Una Cultura, o: One COntinent and One Culture. The thesis is that the pre-Colombian Americas was united by Maiz, which i effect seeded all the civilizations of the Americas. All were unique, though they were linked by the 1st germinational seed some 7,000 years ago.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017). The X in LatinX. Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
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  An analysis of this [controversial] development regarding Latino/Latina identity in the United States, within the context of non-binary gender.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2016). Scholar: Texas Textbook an ‘Intentional Assault’ on Psyche of Mexican American Students. Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
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  Ethnic Studies conflict in Texas via textbook and curriculum issues
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). "Not Counting Mexicans or Indians": The Many Tentacles of State Violence Against Black-Brown-Indigenous Communities. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  Truthout Public Intellectual Page: (A condensed version of a major study and analysis on topic. Part of forthcoming book and Part 1 of 2parts)
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). Indigenous Knowledge on Trial: Defending and Defining Mexican-American Studies. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  Public writing on Truthout's Public Intellectual page regarding ongoing Arizona Ethnic Studies controversy
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). Operation Streamline Finally on Trial. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  Truthout Public Intellectual Page
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). Recognizing Genocide and Moving Toward Liberation: Not Counting Mexicans and Indians, Part II. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  Part 1 of 2, part of a major work on law enforcement violence. Materials from this part 2 story is taken from a forthcoming book.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). Time to Commemorate Cinco de Mayo With Sobriety Runs. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015). When a Racist Restaurant Opens on the Edge of Campus, What Is a University's Responsibility?. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  Explores the role of a university when a controversy takes place in its community, but on property not owned by universities
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). Editorial Pages as Cordoned–Off Hate Crime Scenes. Truthout Public Intellectual Page.
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  An examination of newspapers and their role in HB 2281 and SB 1070
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). Smiling Brown: Gente de Bronce - People The Color of the Earth. Nakum, 4(1), 30.
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  This is part of a project that seeks testimonios from Mexicans/Mexican Americans/Latinos of earliest memories of color consciousness and brown skin color. It was scheduled for publication: Winter 2013. Delayed. Now publishing date is: Nakum. Volume 4, Issue 1. 2014This is a journal article. Scheduled to become a book and videologues, and also a play (LA Theater Center). This is a topic that has not been dealt with previously except in the arts community (poetry and art), but it has not been discussed in academic circles from the point of view of those who have lived this experience -- of being denigrated and humiliated because of brown skin color. Book completion scheduled for winter 2014.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014). “Smiling Brown: Gente de Bronce – People the Color of the Earth,”. Nakum, 4(1), 20.
• Cabrera, N. L., Meza, E., Romero, A. J., & Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). If there is no struggle, there is no progress: Transformative youth activism and the School of Ethnic Studies. Urban Education Review, 1(45), 7-22.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Anatomy of Banning a Worldview. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  The book-banning in Tucson's Ethnic Studies battle actually involved the banning of a worldview. This article documents this often-unheard story.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Arizona Criminalizes Indigenous Knowledge. Wicazo Sa Review, 1(28), 23-25.
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  May 2013. Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez. "Arizona Criminalizes Indigenous Knowledge." Wicazo Sa Review 28.1 (2013): 23-25. Project MUSE. Web. 23 May. 2013. .I was invited to comment on the nature of the battle over Ethnic Studies for this prestigious Indigenous journal
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Guatemala Genocide Conviction and a More Just Vision for American Continent. Truthout Public Intellectual Project.
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  Apart from peer-reviewed journal articles and my book projects, I write for Truthout: Public Intellectual Project. These are academic artcles written not for peers, but for the general public on the issues of the day.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). If there is no struggle, there is no progress - Transformative youth resistance and the School of Ethnic Studies. The Urban Review, 1(45), 7-22.
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  A journal article on the role of youths in the Tucson Ethnic Studies Strugglw
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Obama Is Complicit in Nation's Violent, Discriminatory Behavior, Laws. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Obama Is Complicit in Nation's Violent, Discriminatory Behavior, Laws. Truthout Public Intellectual Project. Academic articles intended for the general public.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). On Receiving the Ella Baker/Septima Clark Human Rights Award. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Presentation delivered upon receipt of this national human rights award, presented as a result of my research, teaching and leadership in defense of ethnic studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Operation Streamline Shutdown: Si Preguntan Porque? - If They Ask Why?. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Truthout Public Intellectual Project. Academic articles targeting the general public. This piece examines OPeration Streamline and why it was shut down Fall of 2013.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Operation Streamline: Expedited Indian Removal. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Operation Streamline: Expedited Indian Removal
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Petition Works: 37-Year Hispanic Scholarship Fund Dream Policy Overturned. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Petition Works: 37-Year Hispanic Scholarship Fund Dream Policy Overturned. This perhaps belongs in coimmunity service, but this article explains an important development I initiated. The title, in effect, tells the story. After submitting a petition with 1,111 signatures, the national Hispanic Sholarship Fund overturned its 37-year-old policy and no longer is excluding DREAM students from its scholarship program
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Remanding Migrants To the End of the Line. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, n/a(N/A).
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). Unity through Silence: A Tucson Story. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  Truthout Public Intellectual Project. Article that examines the internal and external conflicts in Tucson's struggle to Defend Ethnic Studies. The project is geared to the general audience.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013). What is Raza Studies and What is it Good For?. Truthout Public Intellectual Project, N/A(N/A).
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  What is Raza Studies and What is it Good For? A piece that examines the ongoing battle over ethnic studies in Arizona
• Gonzalez, N. (2012). "The Banning of the Aztec Calendar.”. Nakum Journal: The Indigenous Cultures Institute, San Marcos, Texas, 3(1), electronic.
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  co-authored article on the banning of the Mexican American Studies curriculum in Tucson.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2012). Corriendo educando or teaching/learning while running.. Critical Indigenous Studies, 5(1), 79-92.
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  A research article examining the concept of running epistemology, particularly within the context of the struggle to defend ethnic studies in the state of Arizona.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2012). Tucson's Mexican American Studies Conflict Spurs Interest in Indigenous Studies and Knowledge.. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, 9(2), 127-129.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2012). “Tucson’s maiz-based curriculum: MAS-TUSD profundo.”. Nakum Journal, Indigenous Cultures Institute, San Marcos, Texas, 2(1), 72-98.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011). The HIstory of Red-Brown Journalism. Revista Canaria de Estudios Ingleses.
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  I have been asked to participate in a seminar in which I will present on the same topic. The journal article will be basis of presentation.;Full Citation: Revista Canaria de Estudios InglesesApril 2011 # 62;

Presentations

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, April). Exploring Issues of Identity. Teacher TrainingCulturally Relevant Curriculum Dept-TUSD.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, April). In Pursuit of Sacred Justice. Raices Platica series. UA- Centro-Chavez Bldg: UA-Sin Fronteras Collective.
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  Examining state violence against Red-Black-Brown Peoples. As part of my research on law enforcement violence for my forthcoming book: Yolqui: A Warrior summonsed from the Spirit World.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, Fall). La Cultura y Filosofia Maya en las escuelas de Arizona. 1er Congreso Interdisciplinario del Sureste: Pasado, Presente y Futuro del Patrimonio Cultural. Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan: Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan.
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  A presentation re the Raza Studies struggle in Arizona and the use of Maya-Nahua philosophy, history and culture... and the 2010 lawsuit that resulted in victory in 2017.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, July). El Abuso Policiaco en los Estados Unidos. El Caso de la frontera de Arizona. Conference. INAH, Merida, Yucatan: El Seminario Permanente de Estudios Chicanos y de Fronteras: Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia.
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  A presenatation re the violence against Mexican peoples in the United States, especially along the U.S. Mexico border, and in particular, Arizona.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, June). 20 Maiz-based values. TUSD culturally relevant curriculum conference. TUSD headquarters: TUSD.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017, Winter). La Filosofia Maya prohibida por el Estado de Arizona en relacion al reciente caso lgal que resulto en victoria para los Estudios Chicanos. Taller de Analisis y Discusion sobre Megaproyectos, Zonas Economicas Especiales y Cambio Climatico. Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan: Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia.
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  Presentation re the use of Maya-Nahua philosophy in TUSD's Raza Studies programs and its banning as a result of HB 2281.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015, Feb). Police Abuse in Black and White: Not Counting Mexicans and Indians. Ethnic Studies Now Summit. Santee High School, Los Angeles: Ethnic Studies Now Coalition.
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  As one of the original members of this organization, I present every year on topics relevant to the building of Ethnic Studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015, July). Nuestro Maiz Sagrado es Nuestra Madre/Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother. Seminar. Mexico City: Seminario Permanente de Estudios Chicanos y de Fronteras (DEAS-INAH).
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  Presented my book in Spanish at this seminar, led by Juan Manuel Sandoval.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015, March). Police Abuse in Black and White: Not counting Mexicans and Indians. Statewide Association of Raza Educators. San Diego: Association of Raza Educators.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015, March). The role of story/testimonio in the process of re-indigenization. National Association of Chicana and Chicano Scholars. San Jose, Calif.: National Association of Chicana and Chicano Scholars.
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  The role of story/testimonio in the process of Re-indigenization. This is one of my research areas of interest, which follows my work on maiz.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2015, Oct). Police Abuse in Black and White: Not Counting Mexicans and Indians. Speaking Invite: LatinX Heritage Month. Dartmouth College: Program Coordinator for Community and Leadership Development Office of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL), Dartmouth College.
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  Spoke twice. Once on Latinos/Latinas and Indigeneity. And on Law enforcement violence as it effects the red-black-brown communities of this nation.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, April 1). Keynote: “Arizona Uprising.”. 13th annual Cesar Chavez celebration week.. University of California, San Diego.: Mexican American Studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, Feb 22). “Tlakatl: What it means to be human.”. Keynote lecture and workshop for the annual East Coast Chicano Student Forum conference.. U of Pennsylvania: East Coast Chicano Student Forum,.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, Oct 24). Keynote: “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother: Sacred sustenance and a 7,000-year ceremonial discourse.”. Decolonial Epistemologies: Identity, Memory, and Belonging in Education Symposium.. UTSA: Mexican American Studies.
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  Oct 24, 2014: Decolonial Epistemologies: Identity, Memory, and Belonging in Education Symposium. Keynote: “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother: Sacred sustenance and a 7,000-year ceremonial discourse.” University of Texas at San Antonio.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, Spring). keynote: “Amoxtli San Ce Tojuan: We Are One – The interrelationship of the continent.”. Semana de la Raza. Arizona State University, Phoenix.: MEChA.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother: Sacred sustenance and a 7,000-year ceremonial discourse.. Research presentation. Palo Alto College, San Antonio, Texas.: Mexican American Studies.
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  based on book: Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). Panel. State of Ethnic Studies in Arizona.. Statewide Ethnic Studies Summit.. California State University at Long Beach: Department of Mexican American Studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). Scholarly and Traditional Knowledge in Mexican American Communities.. conference. Arizona State University: ASU MEChA..
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “7 maiz-based values: Towards a Maiz-based Pedagogy.". Conference Panel. University of Texas at San Antonio.: Mexican American Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio..
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  The conference was based on my work on Indigenous epistemologhies
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother,”. bookpresentation. Casita del Pueblo, Whittier, Calif.: Casita del Pueblo.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother.” Native Seeds, Tucson, Arizona.. Research/Book presentation. Native Seeds, Tucson, Arizona.: Native Seeds, Tucson, Arizona..
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother.”. Book premiere:. Arizona State Museum, Tucson, Arizona.: Arizona State Museum, Tucson, Arizona..
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  Part of Book presentations, along with Patrisia Gonzales and Red Medicine. In collaboration with the UA Press and Mexican American Studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother”. Book Unveiling and presentation. Global Justice Center, Tucson, Arizona.: Calpolli Teoxicalli, Tucson, AZ.
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  Community unveiling of my book
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maíz is Our Mother.”. Book presentation: Barnes and Noble Discovery Weekend Book program.. Tucson, AZ.: Barnes and Noble, Tucson, AZ..
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Our Sacred Maíz is our Mother.”. Book Reading. Resistencia Bookstore. Austin, Texas.: Resistencia Bookstore.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Seven Maiz-based values.”. Justice Begins with Seeds International Conference. Plenary: Traditional Resistance Against the Theft of Our Seeds and Identity.. Portland, Oregon: Biosafety Alliance.
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  Aside from a plenary, I also presented in my own workshop on my book: Our Sacred Maiz is our MotherSept 12, 2014: Justice Begins with Seeds International Conference. Book Presentation: “Nin Tonantzin Non Centeotl.” Biosafetely Alliance. Portland, Oregon.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fall). “Tlakatl: What it Means to be human.”. Statewide Conference. San Diego, Calif.: Association of Raza Educators.
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  Based on 7-maiz-based values within my book: Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, fspring). “Chavez, Chavez and Huerta: Co-founders of the United Farmworker’s Movement.”. Presentation. Kickoff of Cesar Chavez Week.. Raices Gallery. Tucson, Arizona.: Raices Gallery. Tucson, Arizona..
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, spring). “Running with our Hummingbird Named Consuelo.”. Consuelo Aguilar Run. Tucson High School, Tucson, Arizona.: UA-Mexican American Studies.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, spring). “Who We Are” – a presentation on identity. LULAC’s 25th anniversary education summit. Pima Community College, Tucson Arizona.: (League of United Latin American Citizens. (LULAC).
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014, spring). “Yolqui: A Warrior Summonsed from the Spirit World.”. Book Presentation: Lowriting. Valenzuela Center, Tucson Arizona.: Valenzuela Center, Tucson Arizona..
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  Part of a book premiere, with readings, book and lowrider car show
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2010-07-01). In Lak Ech, Panche Be and Hunab Ku: Philosophical Foundation for Raza Studies. 12th annual Transformative Conference. U of Arizona.
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  This presentation was a chance not to counter the charges by those that want to destroy Rzaa Studies, but rather, to explain the philosophical foundation for Raza Studies. This struggle has been waged in the media, but rarely do soundbites give listeners/viewers an idea of what Raza Studies is. That was the objective of this presentation.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2010-12-01). Combatting Hate, Censorship & Forbidden Curricula. Conference. University of Arizona.
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  The purpose of the conference was to convene scholars from throughout the country and to comment on the legislative assaults in Arizona against the Mexican/Indigenous and migrant populations.;Your Role: I presented on the theme of the conference: In Lak Ech, Panche Be, & Hunab Ku: The philosophical FOundation for Raza Studies;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with undergraduate student: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member in unit: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member at UA: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-01-01). Outlaw Arizona:. Conference. Prescott College.
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  An examination of both unconstitutional bills and international treaties that HB 2281 (anti-ethnic studies law) violates, plus a look at student/youth organizing in response to Arizona legislation that targets migrants and Mexicans. This was a plenary presentation, a followup to a brief panel presentation several months before also at Prescott.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). In Lak Ech Pan Che Be & Hunab Ku: Ser Humano. Special University-wide presentation. Eastern Michigan University.
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  Presentation featured the Philosophical Foundations of Raza Studies in Arizona.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). In Lak Ech Pan Che Be & Hunab Ku: Ser Humano. University-wide Academic Presentation. Schoolkraft College, Michigan.
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  In presenting: In Lak Ech Pan Che Be & Hunab Ku: Ser Humano, I presented on the philosophical foundation of Raza/Indigenous Studies. Presentation was done in part to present the aspect of the Ethnic Studies struggle, often gone unnoticed in the media.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). Outlaw Arizona: Seceding from the United States, the UN or Humanity. Diversity Week Kickoff. Michigan Sate University Law School.
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  My presentation before a law school audience, was an analysis of 9 international treaties that Arizona's anti-Ethnic Studies HB 2281 law violates.This presentation will result in a refereed publication.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). Outlaw Arizona: Seceding from the United States, the UN or Humanity. Interdepartmental Meeting Presentation. Wayne State University.
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  Presented an anatomy of all the legislation that people of Mexican descent in Arizona are facing. This included an analysis of numerous bills, but also, all the treaties that SB 1070 and HB 2281 violate.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). The Next Stage of Jim Crow: Outlawed Bodies & Forbidden Curricula. Special Presentation. UC Berkeley.
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  The basis of this talk will result in publication.;Invited: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Presented with a community activist;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-03-01). Under Cultural Assault/Apartheid in Arizona. Conference. CSU San Bernardino.
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  This will lead to a published essay in Journal of Latinos and Education;Your Role: Co-presented at this national Education Conference with a community activist on an update re political/education situation in Arizona.;Invited: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Co-presented at this national Education Conference with a community activist on an update re political/education situation in Arizona.;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-04-01). ARIZONA: FROM MANIFEST DESTINY TO MANIFEST INSANITY. AERA New Orleans. AERA New Orleans.
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  a session within the AERA annual 2011 conference was created/titled based on my work: ARIZONA: FROM MANIFEST DESTINY TO MANIFEST INSANITY. ;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-04-01). Outlaw Arizona. National Assn of Ethnic Studies. Claremont, Calif.
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  Invited as keynote/plenary presentation on Arizona political situation. My presentation: A summary of Arizona's anti-Mexican and anti-immigrant bills and the 9 international treaties and human rights covenants that HB 2281 -- the anti-ethnic studies law -- violates.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Invited/Plenary Speaker;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-04-01). Outlaw Arizona. University-wide presentation. University of Colorado, Boulder.
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  As part of essay I wrote for an upcoming Book (Bad Subjects), this academic talk presents my research on the legal ramifications of the recent Arizona laws directed against Mexicans/migrants. This includes an analysis of 9 treaties that HB 2281 violates.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011, 2011-04-01). The Philosophical Foundation of Raza Studies. University-wide presentation. Ohio State University.
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  Invited to address campus community on political situation in Ariuzona. Presentation based on essay: In Lak Ech, Panche Be and Hunab Ku.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-04-01). In Lak Ech, Panche Be & Hunab Ku: A Maiz Philosophy. Unity Festival. Tucson High School.
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  Presented part of a chapter from my forthcoming book on Maiz. Two of my students also presented their research on amaranth and mesquite re foods as a means to prevent diseases..;Invited: Yes;Collaborative with undergraduate student: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-04-01). In Lak Ech, Panche Be & Hunab Ku: The philosophical foundation for Raza Studies. meeting. community.
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  This presentation -- from a chapoter in my forthcoming maiz book -- for the League of Women Voters was to inform the group of both the anti-immigrant climate in Arizona, but also to understand the nature of the attacks on Mexican American Studies by the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Legislature.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-05-01). History of Red-Brown Journalism. History of Red-Brown Journalism Conference. University of Arizona.
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  Conference I put on through my 496a special topics course. I delivered the opening. The focus was the role of women in red-brown journalism.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with undergraduate student: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-05-01). The Role of Elder Epistemology in Maiz Research. Huehuetlahtokan - Elder Gathering, Floricanto, Symposium & Exhibit,. University of Arizona.
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  My role as instructor was to kickoff the Huehuetlahtokan events and to contextualize the importance of elders to the discipline of Mexican/Chicano-Indigenous Studies. My presentation was part of a chapter for my upcoming book: Centeotzintli: Sacred Maiz - A 7,000-year ceremonial discourse;Invited: Yes;Collaborative with undergraduate student: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Elders, undergraduate and undergraduate students participated. They presented not simply at the University of Arizona, but also at El Rio Community Center. ;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-05-01). The role of stories. Critical Race Education Conf.. University of Arizona.
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  Presented from a chapter from my forthcoming book on the role of stories -- in contrast with counter-stories. Importance is that of creation, as opposed to reaction. ;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-07-01). Quetzalcoatl, The Ants & The Gift of Maiz. Raza Studies-TUSD annual conference. University of Arizona.
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  Presented from a chapter from my forthcoming maiz book on the role of the creation of stories -- the importance and centrality of stories. My story: Quetzalcoatl, the Ants and the Gift of Maiz was also performed as a dance by maestros from the Semillas program (Indigenous Teachers from Mexico & Central America).;Invited: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: ;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-10-01). Celebrating Victories. Faculty Author Lecture Series. University of Ariuzona Bookstore.
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  Was asked to speak about my 30-year victory involving a civil-human rights trial. Lecture was primarily about resilience and about the prevalence of law enforcement abuse in communities of color. ;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-10-01). Quetzalcoatl, the Ants and the Gift of Maiz. Art Resistance Conference. Tonatierra Community Center, Phoenix.
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  I gave a presentation on the theory behind a story within my book on maize -- on how ancient stories can come alive today and the role of Mexicans/Chicanos in the 21st century in writing (as opposed to retelling) creation stories. This story -- Quetzalcoatl, the Ants and the Gift of Maiz is in 8 languages, it is also a play... and it can be performed as part of a workshop, as was done at this gathering.;Invited: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: This conference was a collaborative effort by artists, writers and educators in fighting back the anti-immigrant movement in Arizona.;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-10-01). The History of Red-Brown Journalism Lecture. UA Library Lecture Series. University of Arizona Main Library.
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  My work on the topic of the History of Red-Brown Journalism has led to the creation of a collection at the Main Library by the same name. The lecture this day was to explain the concept and content of this innovative idea.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2009, 2009-11-01). Celebrating Victories - Beyond Trauma. Historical Trauma Conference. Hopi Nation.
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  I was asked to deliver a keynote address on the topic of historical trauma, sponsored by the Hopi Foundation. The purpose was to speak about both the topic as it relates to youth of color, but also, to speak about my own 30-year battle regarding the topic of dehumanization, police brutality and historical trauma.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Community Outreach;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, 2008-03-01). “A Methodology for Peoples in-Between Stories”. 2008 National Association of Chicana/Chicano Scholars. San Jose Calif.
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  My presentation featured my research methodology. It's primary focus is elder epistemology, with an emphasis of respect, recipricocity, relationship... (Christensen) and responsibility. My work includes research protocols for peoples (de-Indigenized) of Mexican descent living in the United States.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, 2008-04-01). The Journalism of Ruben Salazar. Symposium. Gallagher Theater U of A.
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  In conjunction with the release of the Ruben Salazar Stamp, I organized an academic symposium and also presented on his life's work (as a journalist);Your Role: Organizer of the symposium and also, presenter.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: Invited community members to present on the life of Ruben Salazar;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, 2008-04-01). The Trauma of Unbelonging. COnference. U of Arizona.
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  The focus of the presentation dealt with both personal trauma as a migrant, and the trauma people of Mexican descent face living in the United States.;Your Role: Presenter ;Invited: Yes;Other collaborative: Yes;Specify other collaborative: One of several invited to a conference titled: Reversing the Trend: Resilience in the Face of Historical Trauma;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, 2008-04-01). “Centeotzintli: Sacred Maiz - A 7,000-year Ceremonial Discourse”. Symposium. University of Arizona.
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  The exhibit on the origins of maiz was widely viewed by many hundreds of students as it took place in the main library. Many tour groups participated.;Your Role: Organizer of the symposium and exhibit by the same title. Also presented the keynote address. This was in collaboration with 12 graduate students of MAS 530 (Dr. Gonzales's class.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with graduate student: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, 2008-11-01). “Writing the nationally-syndicated Column of the Americas” & “Centeotzintli: Sacred Maiz - A 7,000-year Ceremonial Discourse”. Conference. Lane Community College, Oregon.
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  I delivered two presentations at Lane Community College on both my scholarship & my professional journalism experience.;Invited: Yes;Type of Presentation: Academic Conference;
• Rodriguez, R. G., & Gonzales, D. P. (2008, 2008-02-01). “Talking Stories: When the Hidden Becomes Public”. • 2008 Southwest/Texas Popular Culture/American Culture Association. Albuquerque, NM.
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  ;Your Role: Presented my own research on the role of maiz epistemology -- which is based on elder epistemology, elder stories, elder trditions and knowledge.;Interdisciplinary: Yes;Collaborative with faculty member in unit: Yes;Type of Presentation: University;

Creative Productions

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017. Cinco de Mayo Sobriety Run and Healthy Food Festival. John Valenzuela Center, South Tucson. John Valenzuela Center, South Tucson - The run was a 5k, surrounding community: UA-Mexican American Studies (my class).
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  This is an annual event that usually attracts 200-300 people from sthe UA and the surrounding community of South Tucson. The empahsis is healthy food and a rejection of the commercialization of Cinco de Mayo, particularly with its emphasis on getting drunk, etc. (again, not sure contribution is judged here as this is was a class project)
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014. National Blog for: PBS Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle series. PBS. PBS: PBS. http://rubensalazarpbs.org/blog/roberto-dr-cintli-rodriguez/
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  I submitted 5 blog entries for this historic documentary on the life of journalist Ruben Salazar.national blog (2014) by Rodríguez, Roberto: http://rubensalazarpbs.org/blog/roberto-dr-cintli-rodriguez/“Salazar and Me.” April 1, 2014“Salazar, Justice and the Price of a Mexican.” April 14, 2014“Salazar Assassination or Accident.” April 23, 2014“My Whittier Blvd Connection.” April 29, 2014“The Open Wound Called Salazar.” May 6, 2014
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2013. “Latino Americans: Arriving, or greeting, the ships?”. PBS Latino Americans series blog. PBS Latino Americans series blog: PBS. http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/blog/2013/08/22/latino-americans-arriving-or-greeting-ships/
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  Rodríguez, Roberto. 2013: “Latino Americans: Arriving, or greeting, the ships?” Aug. 22, 2013 PBS Latino Americans series bloghttp://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/blog/2013/08/22/latino-americans-arriving-or-greeting-ships/

Creative Performances

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2017. Smiling Brown. Tucson Festival of Books. University of Arizona: Raices Tucson Public Library/ Tucson Festival of Books.
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  The Smiling Brown Project has several components that examines color and consciousness in the Mexican/Mexican American communities of this country. While I direct this project and its various components, for this event, there were perhaps a dozen people who delivered their testimonio, including poetry and video. When this project is finished, it will be a book, a play and videologues. Several PhD students that I work with were part of the presentation, including Juvenal Caporale. Above, the form asks for #contribution. Not sure 100% is accurate... because it was in the form of a play.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014. Quetzalcoatl, the Ants and the Gift of Maiz. Book premiere. Tucson: Mexicayotl Academy.
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  For my book premier Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother in Tucson, I presented the creation story found in the Codice Chimalpopocatl, found in my book, to students at this school where the students performed the Nahuatl creation story.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2014. “Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother”. book presentation. Semillas Academy, Los Angeles, California.: Semillas Academy.
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  First presented my book: Our Sacred Maiz is our Mother to students at this Indigenous school in Los Angeles. The emphasis was on the Nahuatl creation story based on the Codice Chimalpopoacatl, which children acted out: Quetzalcoatl, the ants and the gift of maiz.

Others

• Rodriguez, R. G. (2011). This past academic year, I put on a national conference in response to the crisis in Arizona: Combat.
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  This past academic year, I put on a national conference in response to the crisis in Arizona: Combatting Hate, Censorship & Forbidden Curricula.Included was a run from A Mopuntain to El Rio Community Center. This combined to create research/presentation opportunities and to bring light to this struggle nationwide, but also, to galvanize local community in support of Raza Studies -- not simply the TUSD K-12 program, but the discipline as well. For myself, it allowed me to both present nationwide on the same topic, but to also to be invited to write in national and international journals.
• Rodriguez, R. G. (2008, May). Centeotzintli: Sacred Maiz - A 7,000-Year Ceremonial Discourse.
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  Dissertation manuscript. WIll be turned in to U of A Press in summer of 2009.;Full Citation: Centeotzintli: Sacred Maiz - A 7,000-Year Ceremonial Discourse;Status: Under Revision (Revise and Resubmit);