The Latinx Connect conference aims to move us beyond “celebrating” Latinxs, calling for empowerment and justice for Latinx communities, who face numerous inequities in the US and across the world, particularly for those at marginalized intersections of Latinx identity (e.g., Afro, Indigenous, Queer, Trans*, Undocumented).
The theme of the conference this year is: ¡Com(o)unidad! (Com)unidade, (Comm)unity: State of the People. The Latinx Connect conference will bring together students, educators, community leaders, and political advocates to dialogue about Latinidad and envision ways to empower and support thriving futures, both near and distant, for diverse Latinx communities at local, national, and global levels. #LXC25
As the largest pan-ethnic group in the United States, Latinxs are extremely diverse by race, gender, language, immigration, and experiences along the diaspora, which creates opportunity for dialogue. Participants will discuss together what it means to thrive as Latinx/a/o/e/Hispanic at the intersections of their identities in topic areas including but not limited to education, public health, arts, and history.
There is no cost to attend the conference, and all are welcome to participate and submit proposals. The proposal deadline has been extended to March 28.
Featured Events: "The Amazonas of Yaxunah" Film Screening and Q&A with director Alfonso Algara; performance by Zuly Inirio at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater; Keynote Speakers Yosimar Reyes (Poet & Activist) and Sheila Velez Martinez (Pitt School of Law, Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice); and more!