Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging and Faith in Twentieth-Century Wisconsin
For more than a century, Latino immigrants, migrants, and refugees have turned their sights northward to Wisconsin in search of a stable and secure future for themselves and their families. Today, more than a half a million people of Latino descent call the state home. Sergio González, author of Mexicans in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Historical Society Press) and Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging and Faith in Twentieth-Century Wisconsin (University of Illinois Press), delves into the stories and challenges of these resilient communities, from the farmworkers who helped make Wisconsin America's breadbasket in the mid twentieth century, to the labor organizers who fought for better living and working conditions in the civil rights era, to the everyday families who continue to make space for themselves all across the state today.
Presenter: Sergio González, PhD
Sergio González is Assistant Professor of History at Marquette University. A historian of twentieth-century U.S. migration, labor, and religion, his scholarship focuses on the development of Latino communities in the U.S. Midwest. He is the author of Mexicans in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2017) and the co-editor of Faith and Power: Latino Religious Politics Since 1945 (New York University Press, 2022). His most recently published book, Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging and Faith in Twentieth-Century Wisconsin (University of Illinois Press, 2024), explores the relationship between Latino communities, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century Midwest.
Program Dates/Times:
Verona Public Library
Wed, September 25th, 6pm
DeForest Public Library
Mon, September 30th, 6pm
Marshall Community Library
Wed, November 6th, 6pm
Black Earth Public Library
Mon, March 17th, 6pm
Stoughton Public Library
Wed, March 26th, 6pm
Fitchburg Public Library
Mon, April 14th, 6pm
Titanic Menus: A Culinary Journey Through Ingredients and Recipes of the World's Most Illustrious Passenger Ship
This program will tie into the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s “Top Chef Wisconsin”-inspired 2024 “Culinary” theme. Delve into letters that first class Titanic passengers wrote to loved ones at home, describing the elaborate lunch feasts and other delicacies. Study the distinctly different menus from first, second and third class. How were they different? What items are still enjoyed today, and what items raise eyebrows today? The foods that passengers and crew members ate are glimpses into the past. They are footnotes in history that provide insight into how people lived and experienced life during a distinct period in time known as the Edwardian era. Hear stories of Wisconsin residents who were aboard the Titanic, like Daniel (“Popcorn Dan”) Coxon, and more. Throughout the presentation, nibble on seasonal foods that Titanic passengers ate, including the assorted cheeses that were offered on the first class luncheon buffet each day. Recipes will be provided. Books will be available for purchase.
Presenter: Veronica Hinke
Veronica Hinke specializes in historical cooking and entertaining. She is the author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining & Style; Titanic: The Official Cookbook; Harry Potter: Afternoon Tea Magic: Official Snacks, Sips, and Sweets Inspired by the Wizarding World; and The Great Gatsby Cooking and Entertaining Guide. Learn more at VeronicaHinke.com.
Program Dates/Times:
Belleville Public Library
Saturday, October 12th, 10-11am
Black Earth Public Library
Saturday, October 12th, 12-1pm
Verona Public Library
Saturday, October 12th, 3-4pm
Fitchburg Public Library
Saturday, October 26th, 10:30-11:30am
McFarland Public Library
Saturday, October 26th, 1-2pm
Stoughton Public Library
Saturday, October 26th, 3-4pm