"What Are You?" Negotiating Hispanic/Latinx Identities
Book in Common panel discussion
March 27, 5:30pm, Arts and Humanities Building (ARTS) 150 (Recital Hall)
Panelists
- Damon Gallegos, Agriculture Communications and Leadership major
- Enrique “Ricky” Galvan Student Success Specialist, REACH Student Success Center
- Carmen F. Gomez Production Manager, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, School of the Arts
- Joanna Herrera Director, McNair Scholars Program
Moderated by Gloria Lopez, Assistant Professor of History and Faculty in Residence of El Centro Resource Center
In the Prologue of Our Migrant Souls Tobar writes that "'Latino' and 'Latinx' or 'Hispanic'" are used "to express an alliance among peoples, a shared experience. But in the intimate spaces of your friendships and your homes, you are not inclined to use these terms. When you are asked the annoying question 'What are you?' you are more likely to answer with something more specific and more satisfying, something closer to your lived experience" (page 9-10). Join us for this important discussion featuring faculty, staff and student leaders at Chico State.