National Hispanic Cultural Center 10-year Celebration: Dr. Carlos Vásquez – Generation Justice

On October 10, 2010 the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Albuquerque, NM with a community open house. The NHCC featured local performers, behind the scenes tours, dance classes, hands-on art, and the unveiling of the fresco inside the Torreon. KUNM Youth Radio Project’s Iemanja Lambert spoke with Dr. Carlos Vásquez, History and Literary Arts Director at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Dr. Vásquez tells us why the 10 year celebration is an important mark, and what his hopes are for the future of the NHCC.