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L. Stephen Velasquez

L. Stephen Velasquez

L. Stephen Velasquez is a curator in the division of cultural and community life at the National Museum of American History. His research interest includes Latino history and identity, material culture, food ways and immigration and migration history.

Stories from this author

"Deep Roots," a section in the Smithsonian's new "Food" exhibition, reflects on the men and women of Mexican heritage, who have long provided the labor and backbone of the production of wine and are now reshaping it as professionals in the industry.

Three Mexican-American Vintners Tell Their Stories

Alex Llamas, Gustavo Brambila and Amelia Ceja arrived as migrant workers and today thrive as entrepreneurs in the California wine industry