***Editor’s note: The photo above was taken in 2019, pre-COVID-19.
For members of one student organization, seven words continue to hold true over several generations. “Remember, you and I make La Vanguardia.”
Even with many studying remotely, members of La Vanguardia have found ways to stay connected by building community during a month-long celebration of culture and influence, Latinx Heritage Month.
“La Vanguardia has really given me the opportunity to maintain a sense of community,” says LV social liaison Pablo Reina-González ’22. “I’m studying remotely here in Puerto Rico, and it’s been really difficult not having my friends nearby. Being a part of LV has really helped me stay connected with campus.”
Over the years, La Vanguardia has strived to provide a space for Latinx students to build and find community on campus while highlighting important social issues. This Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct. 15), the group has worked alongside other student organizations to make sure all Latinx students on and off campus at 娇色导航feel supported and connected.
Some highlights from this month’s programming include a presentation highlighting the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería, a Latinx Show & Tell, and a game night of the traditional Mexican game Lotería. A collaboration between BLSU and Minds for Change on mental health in Black and Latinx communities, and a screening in collaboration with several faculty members of the documentary No Más Bébes that goes into depth on the Madrigal v. Quilligan case are scheduled. A showcase of Latinx artists at the Wellin Museum of Art took place on Oct. 10.
