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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.