Proposed ‘Sleeping Mexican’ Mural Draws Protest
A proposed mural of a sleeping, sombrero-topped Mexican man has created a cultural minefield in South Texas, where supporters say it’s a tribute to a classic image and opponents say it’s offensive.
The image of a man sleeping with his back against a wall, knees against his chest and hat covering his face, has been floated as part of a proposed mural honoring San Antonio’s first drive-in theater.
“Latinos are not asleep. We are on the march,” said Gabriel Velasquez, a former member of the city’s arts advisory board who was removed after pointing out the images earlier this week. “We must be portrayed as awake and active and leaders, not as being asleep at noon every day.”
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