# Event Details - **Event Name**: Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance. A Symposium For Descendant & Scholars. Open and free to all.About this EventDate: Saturday, July 25Time: 10:00am-7:00pmLocation: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin TX 78701Cost: FreeOur symposium “Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter, Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance & Black Freedom in North America” will be held at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin Texas on Saturday July 25, 2026. This symposium will not only highlight the Webber Family history in Texas but other descendants who have taken the lead in the preservation and restoration of their history, culture, and sites. Join us for a day of learning, empowering, and sharing.This symposium is part of the Webber Family Preservation Project’s ongoing work with funding provided by the Mellon Foundation. Our partners and sponsors in this symposium are the City Of Austin, The Emma S. Barrientos Center For Mexican America Culture, Academia Cuauhtli, Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin, and The League Of United Latin American Citizens.SCHEDULE10:00-10:13 amWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. María Esther Hammack10:15-11:00Inaugural Keynote by Dr. Cheryl LaRoche11:00-11:10Brief Break11:10-12:00 noonPanel 1: The Legacy of Silvia Hector Webber & the Role of Her Descendants in Reclaiming Her Story. Chair: Dr. Theresa Gatling. Speakers: OJ Treviño, Sofia Bravo, ZaDarius Webber, Victorianna Mejia.12:00-1:00 pmPanel 2: Beyond Harriet Tubman: Visibilizing Black Women’s Resistance in North AmericaChair: Dr. Angela Valenzuela. Speakers: Dr. Jazma Sutton, Dr. Rolonda Teal.1:00pm-1:55pmCatered Lunch2:00pm-3:15 pmPanel 3: Bridging Underground Railroads: A Continental Overview of Freedom PursuitsChair: TBD. Speakers: Kimberly Simmons, Corina Torralba, Russell Contreras.3:15pm-3:30pmBreak3:30pm-4:30 pmPanel 4: The Consequence of Reclaiming Your Ancestors’ Stories. Chair: Dr. DL Grant. Speakers: Tamara Lanier, Windy GoodLoe, Roger Sashington.4:30pm-4:40pmBrief Break4:40pm-5:40pmPanel 5: The Webber Geographies of Resistance: A Digital Mapping ProjectChair: Leslie Treviño. Speakers: Dr. Javier Wallace, Colby Coppinger.5:40pm-6:40pmPanel 6: Silvia’s Story in the Context of Mexican History & Black Liberation in North America. Chair: Victorianna Mejia. Speakers: Jumko Ogata Aguilar, Dr. María Esther Hammack.6:45pm-7:00pmConcluding Remarks, Dr. Angela Valenzuela https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fbf2fab0-8330-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w811-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg AgendaAgenda for the Symposium - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/visibilizing-a-freedom-fighter-silvia-hector-webber-a-legacy-of-resistance/100001992774050830 - **Event Categories**: tejano - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - **lat**: 30.25815639999999 - **long**: -97.7400431 - **full address**: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Visibilizing+a+Freedom+Fighter+Silvia+Hector+Webber%3A+A+Legacy+of+Resistance&date=Sat%2C+25+Jul%2C+2026+at+10%3A00+am&bg=1 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance being held? - **A:** Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance? - **A:** Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance is organized by ESB-MACC . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Visibilizing a Freedom Fighter Silvia Hector Webber: A Legacy of Resistance is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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