Latinx Resource Center Newsletter |
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Hola y saludos a todes!
We begin November by celebrating Día de Muertos (or Día de los Muertos as it has come to be known in the U.S.). This beautiful tradition in Mexico and throughout Latin America of honoring our loved ones who have passed, had special significance this year. COVID19 had a dire impact on Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. Latinx, low-income, and immigrant workers who were in the frontlines as essential workers faced the brunt of the pandemic, often without protection, care nor health benefits. We honor our elders and folx with chronic issues whom this pandemic disproportionately impacted. We honor the refugees and migrants who were not provided the care and humanity they deserved at the border and our loved ones throughout Latin America who did not receive vaccines on time.
The theme of the altar: Con Amor y Honor: Honoring Loved Ones We Lost to the COVID19 Pandemic and Beyond centered on honoring their lives and bringing light to the entrenched inequities and institutional racism that amplified the disparities our communities face. Our loved ones, community members, and the hundreds of thousands of people who passed from this pandemic in the U.S., throughout Latin America, and the world are merely not numbers nor statistics. They each had a name, a story, loved ones who were impacted and miss them.
At the altar, we collectively honor loved ones of SDSU community members who lost someone to COVID19 and beyond. Thank you for allowing us to honor and remember your loved ones.
Also a special thank you to the volunteers who offered their time in the creation of the altar last week.
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Photography credit: Maybelline Arevalo-Lopez |
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We are honored to have worked with Dr. Norma Iglesias-Prieto who graciously shared her time, wisdom, and knowledge with the LRC team in the construction of the beautiful altar. This past Monday, we had the opening ceremony for the Día de Muertos altar and were joined by students, staff, and faculty. We also recognized Dr. Iglesias-Prieto for her labor of love and legacy of 18 years in uplifting this tradition at SDSU.
The Latinx Resource Center will continue Dr. Iglesias-Prieto's legacy in the creation of these beautiful altares in the Love Library in collaboration with the Chicana/o Studies Department. We welcome you to visit us to view the altar and leave a message of your own to loved ones.
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Community Día de los Muertos Procession |
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On Tuesday, the Latinx Resource Center joined Centro Cultural de la Raza and Sherman Heights Community Center for the Día de los Muertos Procession. This celebration began in 1994, and through the years has grown and transformed to include a wide range of altares in the community center, front-yard altares throughout the neighborhood, food festival, and cultural art workshops. We joined community members and SDSU MEChA, starting at Centro Cultural de la Raza in procession to Sherman Heights. The procession was led by danzantes, followed by a crew of lowriders and community members. In Sherman Heights, we had the opportunity to visit the Community Center and see the beautiful display of altares created by community organizations and community members and walked with hundreds of others through the community. At different homes, families shared hot chocolate, cookies, and champurrado with attendees. We were able to see the altares families created in their front yards to their loved ones and community elders. It was a beautiful experience to witness and take part in.
Building bridges, connections, and being in community with and alongside our communities throughout San Diego is central to our mission at Latinx Resource Center. We encourage you to get involved, learn about the rich and powerful history in San Diego, and cultivate connections at and beyond San Diego State University.
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Picture Credit: @clements_photography_photos
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LRC's Upcoming Events & Collaborations |
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En Confianza
En Confianza is a group for Latina/o/e/x, Chicanx, or Hispanic students. Find support and connect with other students in a welcoming environment. The support group, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychology Services, takes place in Spanish, English and Spanglish. Join us every Thursday from 3- 4:15pm.
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Joteria Sin Fronteras
Joteria Sin Fronteras is a group for students that identify as LGBTQIA+ and Latina/o/e/x, Chicanx, or Hispanic. This space aims to build community through radical joy, friendship, knowledge, and fun activities! The support group is in partnership with Pride Center.
Join us every Thursday from 6-7pm.
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Demystifying CalFresh
November 9
Join us this Tuesday as we talk about what CalFresh is, address concerns about qualifications and documentation, answer questions, and prepare students for the application directly with CalFresh representatives.
Students who attend the full workshop will be provided with a $10 gift card for groceries!
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Latinidad y Imposter Syndrome: Writing a Letter to Our Younger Scholar
November 10
Come join our space for Latina/o/e/x, Chicanx, or Hispanic students where we'll be discussing imposter syndrome, the first-generation experience, and writing a letter to ourselves! This event will be in person!
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Academic Panel
November 17
The purpose of this panel is to inform Latinx students about the scholarship resources available to them from SDSU, how the Scholar Panel was able to navigate those scholarship processes and through their story be inspired/encouraged to apply. This event will be virtual.
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Culturally Connected Research Hub Office Hours
Curious about research but don't know where to start? Don't worry, stop by virtual office hours with the Culturally Connected Research Hub (CCRH) @sdsu_ccrh to ask any questions you may have and learn how you can get your research started at SDSU!
Mondays or Fridays 12-1 PM
Zoom ID: 860 658 3010
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SDSU Events & Opportunities |
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RE:BORDER 2021 is the third annual conference that explores key regional issues and innovative solutions. This year’s theme is “A Nuestra Salud: Confronting Public Health and Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Our Transborder Region.”
The conference aims to foster and facilitate transborder diplomacy, cross-disciplinary relationships, and binational collaboration/cooperation by increasing understanding about the assets as well as the pressing challenges facing our transborder region through the sharing of stories, knowledge, research, and experiences of scholars, professionals, politicians, artists, students and community members who comprise our transborder region.
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Community Events & Opportunities |
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Check out the month-long events being hosted at Centro Cultural de la Raza @centrocultural located in Balboa Park. You won't want to miss these great events! |
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