Roots Reclaimed: Embracing Afro-Latino Identity, Culture, and Heritage
Arlene Rodriguez, Jennifer Matute, Heily Gonzalez, Eddy Tillman, Kendra Solano, Angely Morel
Zine, Food
Zine
Through our Zine, ‘Roots Reclaimed: Embracing Afro-Latino Identity, Culture, and Heritage’ we aim to highlight the significance of acknowledging and celebrating our Afro-Latino roots. We proudly showcase the remarkable contributions of Afro-Latino athletes, who serve not only as champions in their sports but also as beacons of our cultural heritage. We delve into the enticing world of Afro-Latino cuisine, which forms a vital part of our shared history and traditions. Our exploration extends to the unique Afro-Latina hair textures, where we emphasize the importance of accessibility to a variety of hair products and the beauty in embracing our natural selves. Additionally, this title represents our collective voice, celebrating the vibrant diversity of Afro-Latino communities across various countries.
Anti-Colonial Struggles in Latine History: Movimientos
Rafael Montán
My zine will delve into anti-colonialist movements throughout Latin American history, paying specific attention to larger movements (especially student movements). I want to look into how anti-colonialist struggles from Latin American countries have transferred into their respective diasporas here in the US, while also looking at literature, art, and music. Taking from the work of Galeano, Fanon, and Pelaez Lopez, I hope to incorporate poetry and some art as well. This zine will draw upon “the afterlife of illegality,” our study of the Young Lords, and Chicanx student movements.
El Sueño Dominicano
Bianny De La Cruz
Zine
My zine recounts my family history through a series of journal entries. The primary focus is the women in my family who have immigrated to the United States over three generations. The journal entries will speak to one another, so the zine will feel like a conversation. In the end, I will write my own entry discussing how the decisions made by the generations before me have influenced my life. The purpose of this project is to analyze and unpack the complex realities both first and second-generation immigrants face in the United States and draw parallels in their differing experiences.
What’s for Dinner?
Nithya Mani
printed book
My project is a book that is about a young girl who does not know what she wants to eat for dinner. Her mother takes her to her various neighbors houses to ask what they will be enjoying for dinner. Each neighboring family is from a different latine culture and they share a little about their favorite dishes. At the end, all of the neighborhood shares dinner together by having a large potluck. I wanted my project to explore different cultures through the lens of food and show how something simple like food can bring us all together.