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Plática: Latino Identities: Unity in Diversity | Free

Moderated by Sharon Cruz, this engaging panel explores the rich diversity within Latine communities, including Afro-Latines, Asian Latines, and Indigenous peoples of Latin America. Discover how these identities shape political engagement, unity, and challenges within the electorate. Featuring Aura Vasquez, host of The Impact Hour Podcast, and other guest speakers, this event highlights the power of diversity in shaping our future.

Presented by the Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

Panelists:

Aura Vazquezwoman wearing white shirt with black sweater leaning on pink house with blue trim around windows.
Through candid conversations with thought leaders, activists, and changemakers, Aura educates, ignites community engagement, and inspires positive change. Empowering diverse voices, her podcast offers informative insights, personal stories, and practical tips. It catalyzes collective action, encouraging listeners to shape a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable world. From environmental solutions to cultural exchange, Aura’s podcast inspires listeners, empowering them to make meaningful impacts in their communities and beyond, creating a dynamic space for growth, connection, and advocacy. 

 

 

Isaí Pazos
A proud Zapotec from Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, Oaxaca, has dedicated over two decades to community organizing and the preservation of Indigenous culture. With deep roots in the immigrant experience, Isaí brings a unique perspective to his work, understanding the challenges and aspirations of immigrant youth and families. He is trilingual, speaking Zapotec, Spanish, and English, which allows him to connect across cultures and languages seamlessly.

 

 

Kevin Kandamby
A MexiLankan (Mexican and Sri Lankan) first-generation child of immigrants who was born and raised in Southern California. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Chicana/o and Central American Studies with a concentration in Asian American Studies at UCLA. Kevin’s primary research interest explores AsianLatine mixed identity in the United States to understand how identity formation processes inform what it means to be Latine, Asian American, and mixed race in the United States as nonwhite children of the diaspora.

 

Moderator: Sharon Cruz, Founder of ALEAC

January 25, 2025 |  2:00 pm *