By Mariela Marin Altars are a thing these days. When we think about them, the obvious image is that of the vibrant, celebratory Dia de los Muertos ofrendas, but there exists a wide range beyond that. As a practice with a long history in Latin American, African, European and Indigenous cultures, there are endless possibilities […]
First Keynote Speaker Announced
Dr. Swazo will explore the dimensions of memory such as individual, collective, cultural, linguistic, national, ethnic, and religious among others.
Muy pronto: Simposio de Salud Mental y Justicia Social para la Comunidad Latina
Con el tema: ”Encontrando nuestras voces en la intersección de nuestras identidades”’
“The Problem Will Pass:” Attitudes of Latinx Adults Toward Mental Illness and Help Seeking
The Latinx Institutes’ Syntia Santos Dietz co-authored an article on the Attitudes of Latinx Adults Toward Mental Illness and Help Seeking.
There is Power in the Circle
By Mariela Marin There is power in the circle. Whether it be in relation to the shape of natural elements like the sun and the moon, the circular nature of life cycles, or even in the simple gathering of people, the circle is healing, supportive and connective. Healing and talking circles are long-held traditions that […]
Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium
October 11th and 12th, 2022 Coming Soon: the Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium! This year’s theme: “Finding Our Voice within the Intersection of our Identities” More details and registration coming soon.
Save the Date
2nd Latina/e/x Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium October 11 & 12, 2022 The Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Institute are excited to announce the return of the annual Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium. This year’s theme is “Finding Our Voice within the Intersection of Our Identities.” The call for proposals is […]
Institute Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Antioch University’s Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute held it’s ribbon cutting ceremony on October 11. The event included welcome and introductions, a land acknowledgement, words from the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXICAN), Mr. Juvencio Rocha Peralta, Executive Director. The event concluded with a Ribbon cutting and music from Latin America.
Antioch’s New Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute
From Common Thread, Antioch University’s news site: Generations of Latinx/e people in the United States have faced discrimination, racism, and many other sorts of oppression. Although these are ongoing injustices, the COVID-19 pandemic and the national movement for Black lives have raised awareness of the many issues facing historically marginalized communities. This last year at […]
Hispanic Heritage Month and Center Grand Opening
September 15th marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), honoring the cultures and contributions of generations of Latinx and Hispanic individuals in the United States. Antioch joins the celebration and pays tribute to the Latinx cultures this year with the launch of the Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute […]