Blog – Refusing to Forget

Border Raids Prompted Suspension of Civil Liberties

Cárdenas recalls history that inspired his novel Balo's War. Guest post: Alfredo Cárdenas

Trump’s Pardon of Arpaio repeats a Tragic History

"This is not the first time the use of the pardon was promised to law enforcement officials to shield them

A Past for Our Future: Why I Donate to RTF

"Refusing to Forget is a tonic for all of us... Now more than ever we need the passion, power, and

Dr. Cleo’s Book of Wonders

"In 2017, like in 1919, there seems to be a broad gulf between minority communities' faith in the law and

Reflecting Upon and Living ‘The Past’

RTF receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to reflect upon state-sanctioned violence and the legacy of civil rights efforts

Texas State Rep. Terry Canales Refuses to Forget

"In a time where the Texas State board continues to remove inconvenient history from our textbooks, I believe this story

Matanza Unveiling

Refusing to Forget is excited to announce that the historical marker "Matanza of 1915" will be unveiled October 14, 2017

A Traveling Exhibit As Testimony

Finding the Refusing to Forget project "...and pouring over their postings afforded me more than an education, it afforded me

First RTF Curriculum Nearly Complete

Nicole Sintetos and Katie Vogel discuss the forthcoming student-centered curriculum, "The Life of Jovita Idar."

Towards a more inclusive public and official Texas history

Team member Sonia Hernandez describes forthcoming Texas State Historical Markers that recognize history of anti-Mexican violence in Texas.