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Havana, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) The Mejunje theater company, from the central region of Cuba, will be here at the closing day of the workshop "Cubans on the stage of Latinos in the U.S.".

Several migrant families in McAllen, TX spoke with WNIJ about their challenging journey and the bumpy road that lies ahead in the U.S.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present a post-show panel conversation titled 'L is for Libertad: Exploring Cuba’s San Isidrio Movement alongside Measure for Measure,' following the projected Spanish translation performance of Measure for Measure on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Candidate Alfred López will give presentation Oct. 17

The Martin Luther King Center, along with campus and community partners, will host a variety of experiences to celebrate and amplify the richness of Latinx/Hispanic heritage and culture at UK and beyond. Here is a comprehensive look at Latinx Heritage Month programs happening across campus and the Lexington community.

Including arts, music, food and dance, the festival celebrates Appalachian cultural diversity with a special emphasis on Latinx experiences and expressions in the region. The week will be anchored by a performance by Cornbread & Tortillas, a dynamic bilingual production that features stories, music and dancing.

Sometimes, I would look at people who could take fancy trips for spring break, not having a single concern when taking out their debit card, and feel a twinge of jealousy.

The influence of Cesar Chavez in Lansing and Michigan State University stems from multiple visits in the 1970s and 80s, drawing attention to the plight of migrant farm workers in the state and inspiring students to call for increased recruitment and retention efforts for Latinx students and faculty.

Elite U.S. universities are employing the term Latinx, although it might not be as popular among the general population.

Manuel Valenzuela and Olivia Segura were joined by filmmakers John J. Valadez and Carleen L. Hsu to share the story of the making of the film, American Exile.