This discussion will explore the diverse landscape of Afro-Latinx identities, celebrating the vibrant spectrum of our community. "AfroLatinx" is not a one-size-fits-all label. It encompasses Afro-Latinidades, a rich tapestry woven from varied experiences, perspectives, and struggles. This event delves into the multi-dimensional reality of being Afro-Latinx, exploring how varied issues like education, law enforcement, economic representation, and reproductive justice shape the unique fabric and future of our communities. Joy L. Bivins will host the evening. Get ready to be moved by the power of words from Stephanie Pacheco, National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. Natasha S. Alford, award-winning journalist, digital host, and millennial media executive, will moderate the discussion. This event will feature prominent figures, including academic scholars, community leaders, and cultural activists, who will engage in a stimulating conversation to address the complexities of Afro-Latinidad. Among the panelists are Mariel Acosta Matos, PhD student at the CUNY Graduate Center; Beatriz Beckford, artist, organizer, and strategist; Rosa Alicia Clemente, award-winning organizer, speaker, political commentator, producer, independent journalist, scholar-activist, and former vice-presidential candidate; Led Black, Dominican-American writer, blogger, filmmaker and entrepreneur; Mellissa Valle, assistant professor of Sociology and Africana Studies, Rutgers University-Newark.
New York City, NY; NYC