The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging invites you to attend a DEIB Speaker Series talk by Dr. Michael Benitez Jr.
Dr. Benitez Jr. explores the complexity of the collective sociocultural and political identity that is Latino/a/x/e. This identity is complicated by the political climate and the intersections of nationality, gender, language, religion, class, ethnicity, race, etc. which significantly impact how these communities are viewed in this country.
The presentation aims to:
- unpack, name, and heal, through a process of historicization and reflection
- deeper engagement with intersections of whiteness, anti-Blackness, religious imperialism, and “machismo” within pan-Latino/a/x/e cultural spaces and practice.
Ultimately, we will learn how to move forward equity agendas that service Latia/o/x/e and other minoritized communities.
Faculty, please encourage students to attend. If you are bringing your class please email DEIB@calstatela.edu so we can ensure they have seating.
Talk and Q&A followed by a reception. Light refreshments will be served.
