Latinas and the Politics of Urban Spaces Virtual Plática

Join us on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at 1PM CT via Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter for a virtual plática around the book, Latinas and the Politics of Urban Spaces: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Politics and Policy, edited by Sharon A. Navarro and Lilliana Patricia Saldaña!

Speakers include:
– Lilliana Saldaña
– Sharon A. Navarro
– Sara DeTurk
– Lourdes Torres
– Norell Martinez
– Teresa Gonzales
– Shariana Ferrer
– Fernando Tormos-Aponte

This book illuminates the ways in which Chicanas, Puerto Rican women, and other Latinas organize and lead social movements, either on the ground or digitally, in major cities of the continental United States and Puerto Rico. It shows how they challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, and anti-immigrant policies through their political praxis and spiritual activism. Drawing from a range of disciplines and perspectives, academic and activist authors offer unique insights into environmental justice, peace and conflict resolution, women’s rights, LGBTQ coalition-building, and more―all through a distinctive Latina lens. Designed for use in a wide range of college courses, this book is also aimed at practitioners, community organizers, and grassroots leaders.

For questions, call 210.228.0201 or email esperanza@esperanzacenter.org.