#CandidConversations is MACPA’s newest discussion series designed to create a safe and engaging space for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conversations to take place. Hear from leading voices in the profession as they grapple with and confront issues of race and gender inequity while also detailing the effect those issues have on the CPA profession.

The Stamp Gallery presents Connected Diaspora: Central American Visuality in the Age of Social Media. Exhibition on view September 22^nd to October 17^th. Connected Diaspora: Central American Visuality in the Age of Social Media casts light on a new generation of artists who visually reflect on U.S Central American lives and experiences in the era of social media. These new voices from the Central American diaspora have built a creative community that transcends state lines and borders. 

Conceptualizing food from a transnational perspective illuminates the imbalances of power between colonial trade practices and colonized groups, North and South, theory and practice. Transnational perspectives speaks to the collaborations and conflicts that emerge at the cross-national, gender, racial, generational connections throughout the Americas.

Gain insights on navigating the Smith school and the workforce as a young professional amidst the current racial climate, COVID-19 and the challenges and opportunities associated with being Latinx in the US. Facilitated by Associate Dean Victor Mullins, join three young alumni as they share their experiences followed by a meaningful discussion via breakout sessions with ALPFA executive board members.

A weekly time to come together and share in some positive community energies. Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes but typically start on time and last about 10 to 25 minutes. Please arrive on time. A prompt will be given by the facilitator (e.g. draw something that makes you happy today and share; tell us about a favorite class you have taken as a student; write a poem about queerness; etc.) and you have the opportunity to respond to the prompt if you want to, or just to share in the space together.

Join the Office of Research at the School of International Service at American University as the Ethnographies of Empire Research Cluster, the Antiracist Policy Research Center, and the SIS PhD Program welcome SIS Ph.D. alumna Dr. Melchor Quick Hall to discuss her new book, "Naming a Transnational Black Feminist Framework.”

Learn from Smith Alumni Leading the Forefront of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech

Technology has the potential to level the playing field by creating opportunities for all. Recent events have prompted the world's leading tech companies to reconfirm their commitments to scale their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

U.S. Latina/o Studies is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented, and community-centered academic program. USLT teaches students how to conduct research, engage with a Latinx-centered pedagogy, and be part of a community devoted to securing Latinx empowerment, social justice, and civil rights. Join the USLT Charla with Drs. Sharada Balachandran Orihuela and Perla M. Guerrero. What is Latinadad? What’s the x in Latinx? How do we build alliances across race and ethnicity? How do we work toward Black liberation? Use your UMD email to connect to the Zoom meeting.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is kicking off the month with a virtual celebration! You and your family are invited to join us for this year’s events, where we’ll be celebrating the diversity of the Hispanic culture through dance, music, art, film, food, and panel discussions! Tune into Facebook, YouTube, and Microsoft Teams® to view this exciting kickoff celebration! 

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is kicking off the month with a virtual celebration! You and your family are invited to join us for this year’s events, where we’ll be celebrating the diversity of the Hispanic culture through dance, music, art, film, food, and panel discussions! Tune into Facebook, YouTube, and Microsoft Teams® to view this exciting kickoff celebration!