Belonging
Anti-Racism Lecture Series: The 1619 Project and the Summer of 2020
PNW professor Mita Choudhury will provide a historical overview of systemic racism, institutional bias and prejudice, and the weak guard rails of "western civilization."
One Book One Community: A Discussion with Anthony Ray Hinton
Join us for discussion and dialogue with Anthony Ray Hinton, author of the book “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice.”
The Roundtable Perspective: Women in Jamaican Music
Heather Augustyn, English lecturer and music historian at Purdue University Northwest joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. on Lakeshore PBS.
Afro-Latino Founding of the American Colonies
This event explores the Afro-Latinx founding of the American Colonies specifically, looking at the Florida region of the US.
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
The Borders of Queer Latinidad
This events starts a conversation about Queer Latinidad, an imaginary community situated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality and nation.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will be offered.
Diversity Matters
This event will connect students, and their allies, from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds with employers who express strong interest in hiring diverse talent.
Angela Cervantes Book Talk
Join us on the Hammond and Westville campuses as award-winning author Angela Cervantes tells the story about her journey from a shy girl to publishing her first novel. Angela wrote the junior novelization of Disney/Pixar’s Coco. This fall, her junior novel for Disney’s new animated film, Encanto, will be out.
Building Community Through the Arts: Day of the Dead Celebration
Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration! The event will have food, fun, games, music and dance. It will be family friendly and open to the community.