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November 13, 2022

Maria de Socorro Gonzalez “Choco” Meza


This is a new genre that some of the students in PO 2302 Civic Engagement & Social Action decided to attempt above and beyond their actual assignment to help our class design ways to disseminate their research and presentations beyond our small group. To qualify to publish, students had to further edit their work and make the presentation more engaging by following a story arc and by removing most text and adding transition and morphing effects wherever possible. I am grateful to my entire class this Fall 2022 for taking on this challenge and for working  above and beyond their course requirements to help us experiment with a new format for publishing on the StMU Research Scholars website Project coordinated by Dr Brad Whitener.

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Tags from the story

Activist

Choco Gonzalez Meza

La Luchadora del Pueblo

Single Member districts

Voting rights

Recent Comments

Ana Barrientos

Awesome job! I loved how you told her story and how much representation she gave many Latinas. I actually had no idea who she was until now and how much she did for many Latinas in Bexar County. I also enjoyed at the end when you talked about the ways Latinas can continue her ideas by voting and having a voice in your community. Overall, great job! and congratulations on your nomination!

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20/11/2022

8:22 pm

Morgan Kuchta

Congratulations on your nomination! I really enjoyed learning about Choco Meza’s story and her activism. This presentation format was also really fascinating– I loved seeing the photos alongside the explanations. It’s incredible to think about all that she did for our local community. I attended the Choco Meza event hosted by St. Mary’s a while back and it’s inspiring to see how her legacy continues! Thanks so much for sharing.

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27/11/2022

8:22 pm

Priscilla Vargas

Choco Meza was truly a pioneer, advocate, made her mark in history and left a legacy. Congrats on your nomination. Your presentation was thoughtful, articulate and the presentation was informative and engaging. I enjoyed how you concluded with simple steps on how to get involved and make our own imprint on our communities. Kudos.

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27/11/2022

8:22 pm

Joe (Dr.) Gershtenson

I want to know what you were nominated for–the Choco Meza scholarship or something else? So very cool watching this as someone who had you in class, who got to work with Daniel Meza on a couple events honoring Choco, etc.!

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12/01/2023

8:22 pm

Olivia Flores

Choco Meza is truly an inspiring woman. I am so glad to see you speak about her story as it is a good one. I had a class with Dr. Cotrell my freshman year and he told us so many Wonderful stories about her. She is what I want to be. She knew what she wanted and became so engaged to advocate for engagement. Especially during this time where women were put on the back burner. Overall such a great job on sharing her story!

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09/05/2023

8:22 pm

Juan Aguirre Ramirez

Hello Maria, Choco Meza’s story is truly inspiring and your video presentation did a great job of highlighting her achievements. It’s amazing to see how one person can make such a big difference in their own city, and I loved learning about her mission to promote equality for the Mexican community. Congrats on your well-deserved nomination, and thanks for such an informative and engaging presentation. I appreciated how you wrapped it up with practical steps for getting involved and making a positive impact in our own communities. Bravooo

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11/05/2023

8:22 pm

Alexis Zepeda

Hello! Congratulations on a great publication! I enjoyed the video in its entirety. You are very well spoken and told her story well. I specifically liked the way you connected her story to every student that attends St. Mary’s University. When discussing great leaders in our society, representation is so important. It is stories such as Choco Meza’s that inspire the communities that look like her and have the same shared experiences. Although she has passed on, her story and efforts remain with us. Great job!

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11/05/2023

8:22 pm

Daniela Garza Martinez

Hello Maria! The life and times of Choco Meza are genuinely awe-inspiring. The woman that made such a huge difference in our city. What a way to commemorate such a remarkable woman than with a wonderful presentation. I would like to offer my congratulations on going above and beyond to put the spotlight on her in such a beautiful manner. 

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11/05/2023

8:22 pm

Sebastian Hernandez-Soihit

Very informative! Choco is most relevant to St.Mary’s due to its location and particular involvement in the West Side, and this succeeded in conveying information relevant to her legacy easily and gracefully

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11/05/2023

8:22 pm

Linda

Truly a legend. Her leadership in civil liberties and voting rights has left a imprint on the west side and San Antonio.

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17/09/2023

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