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Culture Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Family Issues General Immigrant Issues Latinx Sexual Assault Teen Dating Violence Trauma

One Rusty Ice Pick

As part of my personal healing, I have been working through some childhood memories and experiences I feel have affected my life on different levels....[Read More]

30 Oct
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Cultural Appropriation Cultural Resources Culture Current Events General Immigrant Issues Latinx Native American Issues

When Costumes Cross the Line

In 2016, my friends and I decided to go to a “paint party” in a Raleigh club. I was excited about the event, because I...[Read More]

25 Oct
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Cultural Resources Culture Current Events Events Family Issues General Immigrant Issues Latinx

Día de Muertos

I grew up in a Mexican household speaking the language and eating the food, but most importantly, learning about all the different traditions the beautiful...[Read More]

23 Oct
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Children's Issues Culture Current Events Family Issues Farm Workers General Immigrant Issues Latinx Livable Wages Poverty Issues Racial Justice/Equity Self Care Working Families

Let Us Re-Write Our Narratives

What is a strong woman? I often ask myself that question. Our individualistic society seems to only focus on the successful business woman, the scientist,...[Read More]

16 Oct
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Culture Equal Pay Gender Nonconformity General Latinx

Sofia Enriquez: Art and Latinx Heritage

Sofia Enriquez is an artist who expresses the diversity, greatness, and vibrant culture that represents who she is as well as her heritage. The way...[Read More]

14 Oct
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Civil Rights Equal Pay Family Issues Farm Workers General ICE Raids Immigrant Issues Latinx Politics/Public Policy Poverty Issues Racial Justice/Equity

The Immigration Process is Unfair and Broken

As someone who is in the middle of the immigration process with her spouse, I can tell you that the process is stressful, scary and...[Read More]

11 Oct
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Civic Engagement Community Issues & Volunteering Family Issues General Immigrant Issues Latinx LBGTQIA Native American Issues Racial Justice/Equity Self Care White Supremacy

In Process: Building Identities is Survival

As a first-generation child of immigrants, I have spent countless hours exploring the complexities of my identity. I often reflect upon the lessons learned throughout...[Read More]

7 Oct
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Cultural Resources Culture Current Events General Immigrant Issues Latinx Racial Justice/Equity

A Reflection on Latinidad

Growing up as a young Honduran-Panamanian immigrant in the United States, I predominantly found community within U.S. Latinx student groups. In these groups, I found...[Read More]