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Latinx Heritage Month

Sep 18, 2023

The Misrepresentation of the Latine Community

Image by Kaela Belingon, Photo Editor Flags of multiple South American Countries Growing up, I never really saw myself or anyone that looked like me in any of the movies I watched. There are very few instances where I felt seen in any and all of the media I consumed. Even now as a young…

Oct 30, 2019

BloomHomies: Redefining Masculinity

The guest speakers, BloomHomie, a group of Latino men that advocate the importance of redefining what it means to be masculine, shared their own experiences through a handful of talents: poems, songs, beatboxing and encouraged the audience to do the same. 

(Jesse Childs/Staff Photographer)

Sep 28, 2018

Latinx Heritage Month 2018 Kickoff

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text Description” _builder_version=”3.2.2″] The Latinx Heritage Month Kick-off was hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs on September 21. Students gathered in the lobby of Talley Student Union to listen to live music, learn about Latinx student organizations and break open the piñata. The celebration will continue until October 15. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery admin_label=”Gallery Template” _builder_version=”3.2.2″…

Curly Velasquez gives the keynote speech for Latinx Heritage Month at the Witherspoon Center Cinema.

Sep 27, 2018

Buzzfeed’s Curly Gives Keynote Speech at NC State

Erin Cody/Nubian Message Kennysha Woods | Managing Staff In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, Curly Velasquez delivered the keynote speech in the Witherspoon Campus Cinema on Sept. 27. He is a renowned content creator and video producer from the digital media company Buzzfeed, and works on Pero Like, one of Buzzfeed’s entertainment divisions that launched…

(Anna Lee/Graphic Designer)

Sep 27, 2018

Afro-Latina Voices: Finding Acceptance on Campus

Anna Lee/Nubian Message Kennysha Woods | Managing Editor “Afro-Latina” is a relatively new–and seemingly complex–term to most people.  With celebrities like music artist Amara La Negra and actress Gina Torres bringing the discussion of what it means to be Afro-Latina in the entertainment industry, we’re implored to learn about the way Afro-Latinas navigate everyday life–especially on…

Sep 27, 2018

Orgullo Latinx: A playlist

Yesenia Jones | Staff Writer Happy Latinx Heritage Month from Nubian Message! In a society that worships Eurocentric ideals, art and features, it is important to recognize and uplift different forms of these, which are not limited to oppressive western standards. Our goal for this month is to highlight Afro-Latinx who have made contributions to…

Five members of Mi Familia prepare to cut the cake at Mi Familia's 15th annual celebration

Sep 21, 2018

NC State Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

September 15th marked the beginning of the nationally recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This a time for people of the Hispanic and/or Latino diaspora to celebrate their heritage and recognize historical figures who have made major contributions to their culture and American society. Here at NC State, the month is titled “Latinx Heritage Month” to be…

Leadership of Mi Familia cutting cake

Oct 18, 2017

¡Mi Quince! Mi Familia Celebrates 15 Years at NC State

Kaydee Gawlik/Staff Photographer Mi Familia held a Quincenera for the organization’s 15th year in the McKimmon Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Yesenia Jones | Correspondent On October 13, members from all academic disciplines and various racial backgrounds could be seen enjoying themselves on the dance floor while learning the steps to traditional Latin dances in celebration of…

Portrait of Anahzsa Jones

Oct 4, 2017

Letter From the Editor

Hello wonderful people! October has just begun and already there’s a lot happening. Not only does Latinx Heritage Month continue until the 15th, but October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month, and LGBT History Month. Instead of previewing what you guys are already going to read this week, I want to talk about something these…

Photo of Marisol Jimenez speaking at NC State

Sep 22, 2017

Latinx Heritage Month at NC State Keynote: Marisol Jimenez

Hannah Shea / Staff Photographer Marisol Jiménez, the 2017 Latinx Heritage Month Keynote Speaker smiles as she tells a story from her childhood on September 20th, 2017. She spoke about her life experiences and related them to what it means to be a Latinx. Kennysha Woods | Correspondent On September 20, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)…

Portrait of Anahzsa Jones

Sep 20, 2017

Letter from the Editor

Hey guys,   These past two weeks have been hard on our fellow communities of color, so I want to say first and foremost, on behalf of all the members of the Nubian Message, that we support you. DACA recipients, we are glad you’re here, and recognize that you make our campus better simply by…

People dancing at Tumbao Celebration

Sep 20, 2017

A Preview of Latinx Heritage Month Events at NC State

Priyanka Kundeshwar/Staff Photographer People unified through shared dances and shared music on Friday, September 15, 2017. Food and water was provided, but largely ignored in favor of joining partners on the dance floor.   Staff Report National Latinx Heritage Month is happening now! From September 15 to October 15, OIED and Mi Familia are hosting…