LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2022
Poder Latinx Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month
Latinx Heritage Month is an annual celebration observed from September 15th through October 15th. Poder Latinx will spend this time honoring the Latinx community and continue building its political power with a month of virtual and in-person activities to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Latinxs of diverse backgrounds and focus on the theme of Latinx unity. Events will include voter registration drives in local communities, webinars featuring artists from Poder Latinx’s Galería de Colores, several virtual events organized and hosted by Poder Latinx’s Poderosas fellows, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Wednesday, September 14 @6PM ET/3PM MST
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UndeterredDream
An informative session regarding in-state tuition fight for Arizonians undocumented students, as well as providing local community resources for undocumented/DACA immigrants as we celebrate their accomplishments and undeterred dreams during Latinx Heritage Month.
Speakers
Carolina Silva, Executive Director, Scholarship A-Z
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Friday, September 16 @7:30 PM ET/ 6:30 PM CT on IG Live
Despite over 90% of general healthcare services being billed through insurance plans, an estimated 45% of psychiatrists do not accept any form of insurance. How can we advocate for mental health when it is not even affordable? Join us on September 16 @6:30PM CT to discuss mental health resources, a call to economic justice, and mental health tools at your disposal.
Speakers
Lydia Becerra, Scholar Advisor at All-In Milwaukee, Mount Mary University
Amy Osorio, Administrative Assistant, Tenor High School & Childhood & Adolescent Studies, University of Milwakee
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Thursday, September 22 @5PM ET on IG Live (@Poder_Latinx)
Florida is one of the 3 highest states with human trafficking and on top of that 1:5 of those cases are children. This is the reason why it is important to have a conversation about immigration justice and start constructing plans to resolve this issue. Join us September 22, 2022 @5PM to discuss why immigration justice is a solution to fight against human trafficking.
Speakers
Jeannette Matta, Founder & CEO at Miel y Canela Foundation Corporation
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Monday, September 26 @6PM ET
In the past, Florida once offered Drivers Licenses to all residents without proof of status in this country. Immigrants whose licenses have expired since the Patriot Act in 2001 made requirements harder to obtain a license.We want to have an advocacy organization from a state that does offer driver licenses for all to explain how it is possible to use their vote. Join us Monday September 26 to discuss why immigration justice is a call to bring back the driver license for all.
