The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies is excited to invite you to ARISING: Grassroots Women of Color Taking Political Power on Thursday, February 16th, at 6 pm in McGowan South Rm 108.
Recent years have seen a wave of Black, Latina, and Asian women arising from grassroots and radical activism – rather than through conventional political party circles – and creating historic legislation and policy for greater equity and social justice. Join us for a discussion about the changing political landscape, race, class, and gender with guest speakers:
Delia Ramírez, Congresswoman for the 3rd District of Illinois, a Guatemalan American who is the first Latina to represent the Midwest in Congress
Lakesia Collins, State Representative for the 9th District in the Illinois House, covering North Lawndale, the Near West Side, and Old Town
Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner for the 13th District, the first Asian American woman on the Cook County Board
Lilian Jiménez, State Representative for the 4th District in the Illinois House, a Puerto Rican and Mexican woman to represent Humboldt Park and the Near Northwest Side
The department would greatly appreciate it if you could help us share this widely with students, staff, and faculty! You may register here. Food and refreshments will be provided.
We want to thank the Center for Black Diaspora, the Center for Latino Research, Critical Ethnic Studies, Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Political Science for co-sponsoring this event!
This event is free and open to the public.