Photo Source: MICHAEL ABRAMSON, Depicted: Young Lords
Time: 5:00 PM EST/ 2:00 PM PST
Conference Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85845354181
Moderator: Justine González
Panelists: Jahlove Serrano, Anamiledys Rosario, Eileen Neryssa Frazer, Alexis Mena, Dash Harris
This panel discussion will explore the topic of anti-blackness in the Latinx community by centering the voices and experiences of Afro-Latinx identifying individuals and groups. The panel will discuss the impact of language, traditions, social media, and the history of colonialism on our personal identities as black-identifying Latinx people. We will further explore the role that colonialism and capitalism have played in creating and reinforcing anti-blackness in our community.
Some questions we will explore include how to respond to racist family members and how to show up as an ally (as a non-black-identifying Latinx person). We will also touch on the role of music and lore in moving the Latinx community towards acceptance of our blackness. Finally, we will co-create and outline ways to move forward more united than before.