Stories of Mexico's Migrants

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published October 1, 2008 at 6:06 AM PDT

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

Why do so many Mexicans want to migrate to America? And do they find the economic, political and social freedom that they are seeking once they get here? We'll talk with author Sam Quinones about Me

Tom Fudge : The issue of immigration from Mexico has taken a back seat in this Presidential election. But the reality of migration remains a political bone of contention in this country that will not go away.

For many Mexicans it remains a way of life. People who live in Mexico have a mixed view of migrants. Some see them as traitors and opportunists. Some see them as heroes who are bringing much needed money to their friends and relatives back home.

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Sam Quinones will be speaking on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at 11:15 a.m. at the 3rd Annual San Diego City College International Book Fair .

Guest

Sam Quinones , journalist and author of "Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream: True Tales of Mexican Migration," as well as "True Tales of Another Mexico."