Cafecito Hour: What’s in a name? (Latinx Caucus)

When we were deciding on a name for our group a year ago, we thought Latinx would encompass as many of our members’ lived identities as possible. However, there isn’t one word that can convey the rich complexity of the Latin diaspora. Inspired by a CONNECT thread, we are ready to reengage with the term Latinx and how it’s showing up in our daily lives.

Join us for a conversation where we’ll discuss the pros and cons of this term and popular alternatives, like Latine. We want everyone to feel comfortable and part of this amazing group. Let’s be united around our commonalities and some of our differences and work together to make us a stronger and bigger group where we can best support one another in every way. In addition, participants will receive a sweet treat!

To further stimulate and enrich our conversation, we suggest the following articles as optional material to read in advance of our meeting:

• “Stop using ‘Latinx’ if you really want to be inclusive”
• “A guide to how words like Hispanic and Latinx came about”
• “Yes, We’re Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe”
• “Hispanic, Latino or Latinx? Here are the differences between the terms and why they matter”

Registration

This event is exclusive to Latinx Caucus members, all of whom must identify as Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latine, or Latinx. Click here to learn more about how to join this PEAK peer community.

Not yet a part of the PEAK community? We invite all grantmaking professionals to sign up for a complimentary Individual Membership to attend events like this one, participate in our CONNECT discussion forum, and gain access to select resources.