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In Conversation: A Series

A series of virtual panels bringing together leaders, authors, historians, and artists to explore the multiracial and multicultural intersectionality of Latino identity, and how it shapes belonging and inclusion within our community.

Afro-Latin America 1800–2000 conversation flyer
May 16, 2021

Afro-Latin America 1800–2000 with George Reid Andrews

A conversation with author George Reid Andrews, Distinguished Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, on his book exploring our shared history.
Latinx? Afro-Latina? Black Latino? Latiné? Algo Más? flyer
Episode 1 · July 1, 2021

Latinx? Afro-Latina? Black Latino? Latiné? Algo Más?

Hosted by Kimberli Flores. A discussion of race, identity, and terminology across the Latino community.
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Episode 2

Uncovering Our Afro-Latino Roots

Hosted by Kimberli Flores. A conversation exploring Afro-Latino heritage, race, and identity.
Embrace or Erase — Recognizing Blackness Within the Latinx Community flyer
Episode 3 · October 7, 2021

Embrace or Erase: Recognizing Blackness Within the Latinx Community

Hosted by Kimberli Flores. Featuring anthropologist Dr. Sheila S. Walker and writer, poet, and activist Yvette Modestin.
Celebrating Afro-Latinos in Dance flyer
Artist Series

Celebrating Afro-Latinos in Dance

Hosted by Kimberli Flores. Featuring dancers Jhesus Aponte, Maria Torres, and Katherine Jimenez.