Before Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct. 15, people across America and at Pepperdine will celebrate with food and time with friends and family to reconnect with their culture, said Ame Cividanes, Spanish Professor and LSA Advisor. Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where people of Latinx descent can have a greater focus on celebrating their heritage, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
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1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify National Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15 and ends October 15. In this week's episode, seniors Priscilla Merlo and Karina Valenzuela and alumnus Harold Aguayo (class of 2020) talk about their Latin American identities, as well as what this month means to … [Read more...] about 1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Pepperdine Unmasks Micro-Aggressions
Art by Caitlin Roark A micro-aggression directed at the Black/African American student body took place this semester on campus. During the Theatre Department's casting of "Ragtime," a professor involved with the upcoming show handed out flyers to students with dark skin to recruit performers for the show. Students of color later voiced their feelings of confusion and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Unmasks Micro-Aggressions
From Two Worlds, De Dos Mundos
Photos by Jenna Aguilera English: I am White. My skin is pale most of the year, and I’ve had more than a few remarks on my “Valley Girl accent.” I’ve had friends count how many times I use the word “like,” and I visit Starbucks on the regular. Half of my wardrobe could be considered “basic,” and I grew up in a predominantly White community. By society’s standards, I … [Read more...] about From Two Worlds, De Dos Mundos
Native Voices Deserve A Place To Be Heard
Graphic by Sarah Kiker I was standing in line at the Starbucks/sushi place in the Caf this week, waiting to place the order for my venti iced coffee, when I heard something that made my blood boil. Two women were standing behind me, and I couldn't help but overhear their conversation regarding the newly installed art exhibit in the Caf. This collection of photographs, … [Read more...] about Native Voices Deserve A Place To Be Heard
