MOLAA en Casa: G.R.I.T.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation. This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build an agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. Hosted by Griselda Suárez.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation. This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build an agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. Hosted by Griselda Suárez.

Drawing inspiration from Japan’s famous Kokeshi Dolls (こけし), the stunning six-foot tall sculptures of Chicana artist Yolanda Gonzalez are a fusion of Latina culture and Japanese aesthetics. Join us on this one-hour tour as the artist herself shares her experiences in Japan and the influence of Japanese culture and artistry on her work. Admission to the museum is free however you MUST reserve your spot online to participate in the discussion. 

As part of Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander Latinx Heritage Month, Karen Tei Yamashita agrees to a 60- to 90-Minute Virtual Event, to include a Lecture, Q&A, and Brief Reading.

Join us as we meet with UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Author, Karen Tei Yamashita, Japanese American writer whose book, Tropic of Orange is a novel set in Los Angeles and Mexico with a diverse, multi-ethnic cast of characters. 

Tropic of Orange: This talk will explore the cross-culturalism between Asian and Latinx communities; the Asian and/or Latinx influence/inspiration on magical realism as a genre; and how living in CA and experiencing LA influenced her writing and the cross-culturalism in the book.  Tropic of Orange is novel set in Los Angeles and Mexico with a diverse, multi-ethnic cast of characters. 

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. The title stands for: Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. The title stands for: Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. The title stands for: Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation. In this session we will talk with Dr. Mike Muñoz.

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. The title stands for: Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation. In this session we will talk with Gaudencio Marquez about The Queer Mercado.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5BpD_tQtQSaWmrAl-VtAOQ

Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation

This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. Hosted by Griselda Suárez.