Latinx Institute at Antioch University

Supporting Mental Health and Social Justice for Latinx Communities

LGBTQ+

  • Latinx/e & Proud! Latinx/e & Orgullo!
    June is Pride Month, 30 days of celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. Several cities across the world host parades, demonstrations, and events to recognize the presence and beauty of these identities. Born from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, Pride has been celebrated for the past 54 years beginning… Read more: Latinx/e & Proud! Latinx/e & Orgullo!
  • Cultural Competencies for Counseling Latinx LGBTQ+ Clients
    Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals have to navigate a complex set of cultural identities, which requires counselors of this population to be proficient in a range of multicultural and social justice competencies. The intersection between Latinx and LGBTQ+ identities is complex, with many factors to consider. Latinx Americans are a diverse group of people with heritage coming from many different countries, including Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Central and South America. (Sager et al., 2001).