2026 Theme

Latinidad, Libertad, y Memoria: "I, Too, Am America"

La Academia del Pueblo seeks to deliberately establish connections between the academy, engaged citizens and urban communities. This year, our conference explores the intersections of Latinidad and the contested meanings of freedom in America—its unrealized promises, partial victories, and ongoing betrayals—across past, present, and future-oriented frameworks.

Keynote speaker

Martina Guzmán, is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker known for reporting on race, justice, and systemic inequality. A lifelong Detroiter and graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she is recognized for her community reporting, investigative journalism, and efforts to address disinformation in Spanish-language media.

Agenda overview

• 11:30 a.m. Registration open and lunch served
• 12 p.m. Welcome remarks
• 12:15 p.m. Keynote
• 1:10 p.m. Panel presentations
• 2:15 p.m. Research poster sessions
• 4 p.m. Awards ceremony
• 4:30 p.m. Closing remarks
• 5 p.m. Conference closes

For more information, visit the conference site.