The month of March is National Women’s History Month and a time that is dedicated to honoring the powerful impact that women have made on history. Women have always been influential in changing the world around them and this month we recognize and acknowledge the ways in which they have changed the world for the […]
Beyond Borders: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Latinx/e Community – Más allá de las fronteras: apoyando a las comunidades LGBTQ Latinx/e — April/abril 19, 2PM PST/5PM EST
Join us for our upcoming spring webinar hosted by Douglas Valdez, LMCHA, one of the Latinx Institute’s very own! The webinar will focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ Latinx/e community. We would love to see you there and please share with whomever may be interested! This event is free and open to the public. Register here! […]
Celebrating Black History Month – Celebrando el mes de historia Africana
This month we celebrate the contributions of Black people to history and culture. From creating pop culture, advancements in multiple fields like science and math, and advocating for social justice, the impact of Black people has been present throughout history. Within Latinidad, Afrolatine share in a special identity that involves culture, nationality, and ethnicity. One […]
Remembering the Dream – Recordando el Sueño
On January 15th, 2024, we celebrated the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We hope you had an opportunity to reflect on the history of this day and honor the man it is named after. Continuing his legacy of fighting for racial/ethnic, economic, and social liberation for all is at the heart of the […]
Happy Holidays! Felices Fiestas!
From all of us at the Latinx Institute, thank you for all you do and all your support. Wishing you the happiest of holidays. May you and yours welcome a new year fill with joy, hope, and renewed strength. Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! – Latinx Institute De parte del […]
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday held from November 1st -2nd in many countries in Latin America, especially Mexico. It focuses on honoring those who came before us, treasuring those who are here now, and connecting with those who will come after. Below is a video from National Geographic that gives […]
Afrolatinidad
This February, as we celebrate Black Heritage Month, we want to acknowledge the Latinx people of African descent in the United States and across the Americas. Did you know that Latin American countries such as Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Honduras have significant populations of African descent?
January 11 we remember Eugenio María de Hostos
“The great Citizen of the Americas”
Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, intellectual, sociologist.
Antioch Voices: Douglas Valdez
Antioch Voices is an initative started by Antioch University Chancellor Bill Groves. It is a space for members of the Antioch community to write and share opinion and creative writing pieces for university-wide distribution on issues of national and public concern. This month, Latinx Institute Coordinator Douglas Valdez wrote a piece for Antioch Voices about […]
Feliz Mes De La Herencia Hispana
Feliz Mes De La Herencia Hispana
