Throughout September 15 to October 15, we get together to observe Raza Heritage Month. During this time, the CSUN University Library honors the lived experiences and cultural history of those with ancestries from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. For our 2024 observation, we have put the spotlight on Queer Latin(x) authors, narratives and scholarship. Our University Library is proud to commemorate the many contributions of LGBTQIA+ Latinx Americans, particularly within education, literature, art, activism, and groundbreaking research and discoveries.

Join us for brief, inspiring speeches by faculty and student leaders from Chicana/o Studies and Central American and Transborder Studies. Learn about their research, activism and contributions to CSUN’s legacy, and explore ways to get involved.

  Erica Alfaro is a CSU alumna, an award-winning author, educational advocate and the proud daughter of migrant farmworkers. In 2019, Erica’s graduation picture, where she is standing in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents, became the first graduation picture to go viral and made headlines worldwide. Erica will be presenting an hour-long keynote presentation on three lessons that led to her success despite adversity. She will also be giving away copies of her book, Harvesting Dreams, and having a brief Q&A. UCS will be providing light refreshments from Porto’s for attendees as well. Please RSVP using the QR code below.  The event will also be accessible via Zoom.  

Take part in an event highlighting the rich legacy and bright future of Latinx/a/e/o culture, research and activism. Connect with faculty, community activists and fellow students as you learn about the history that has shaped Chicana/o Studies, the field’s valuable contributions and explore the important work currently being done to continue this legacy.  Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful conversation and to contribute to a legacy of activism, education, and community!   Do you need interpretation for this event? If so, please fill out the Interpreting Services Request Form at least seven business days prior to the event. 

Available to CSUN Housing Residents Only. Discuss issues of difference, conflict, and community within the Latinx culture to facilitate understanding between social/cultural groups. Student participation in semi-structured face-to-face dialogues with students from other social identity groups to learn from each others’ narratives and perspectives. Exploration of ways of taking action beyond Latinx misconceptions to create change and bridge differences at interpersonal and social/community levels.