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Explore Racial Identities and Cultural Heritage in the Latino Electorate. Join us for a groundbreaking conversation celebrating the vibrant mosaic of Latino identities. This engaging panel dives deep into the intersections of racial and cultural heritage within Latino communities, from Afro-Latinos to Indigenous Latinos and Latinos. Explore how these unique identities shape political engagement and collective solidarity—or reveal challenges within the electorate. Don’t miss this thought-provoking event as we unpack the stories, struggles, and triumphs that define Latino diversity and its impact on shaping our future. Together, let’s discover the power in unity through diversity. Guest speakers include Aura Vasquez, host of the Impact Hour Podcast and other guests.Presented by Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Panelists:
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012
