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Columbia Heights – NUESTRO NORTE Community Screening
Join us for the public premiere and celebration of NUESTRO NORTE. NUESTRO NORTE is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary, the film seeks to offer a collective… Read More
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Minneapolis – NUESTRO NORTE Premiere
SOLD OUT - Join us for the public premiere of NUESTRO NORTE during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival - Collective Action Day. Read More
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Rochester – Resistance, Voice, and Verse: A Latino Poetry Reading
Join us for a special Poetry Month celebration of Latino poetry at the Rochester Public Library! This engaging event will feature readings of powerful poems, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Students from Rochester Public Schools will read poems from the recently released anthology, “Latino Poetry: The Library of America… Read More
Giving Voice to the Latino Community Through Poetry
October 31, 2024 - By Lupe Castillo
Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, teachers, nurses, entertainers, scientists, public servants, and much more. Artists are critical in creating consciousness of interwoven Indigeneity, political and personal elevation of the LatinE/X experience. To add to our political power, think about this, every…
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St. Paul – Latino Poetry: “Places We Call Home”
Taking place at the St. Paul Public Library - Riverview, poets Ray Gonzalez and Lupe Castillo share readings from Places We Call Home, an anthology that celebrates and explores the multifaceted legacy of Latino poetry. Read More
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latine Joy
Savory entrees and delectable desserts will again fill the tables at the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) as we commemorate Latine Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and entertainment will be showcased by some of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs and musicians. Read More
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St. Paul – Latine Film Project – Inspiring the Next Generation
Join us for an exclusive preview of a new project created in collaboration with MHC and LatinoLEAD that amplifies the stories of Latine individuals who have exemplified strength and resiliency to pursue unconventional paths to success. Read More
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St. Paul – Poetry Encuentro: A Latine Poetry Gathering
This poetry encuentro will bring together Latine community members to engage in storytelling based on Latine literary traditions. We want to recognize the complex and inspiring stories of Minnesota's Latine community and their contribution to Minnesota's diverse and vibrant cultural heritage. Read More
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latino Joy
The aroma of inviting cuisine continues to fill the halls of the Minnesota Humanities Center as we commemorate Latino Cultural Heritage Month through food. Read More
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Minneapolis – Celebrate the Diversity of Latinx Language, Poetry, and Culture with Palabristas
K-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. Build your cultural awareness as we learn about celebrate the diversity of Latino/a/e/x language, poetry, and culture with members of Palabristas – a community spoken word Latinx-Minnesotan collective. Read More