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“Society is made up of groups, and as long as the smaller groups do not have the same rights and the same protection as others – I don[‘t care whether you call it capitalism or communism -it is not going to work. Somehow, the guys in power have to be reached by counterpower, or through a change in their hearts and minds, or change will not come.” Cesar Chavez


This course will explore the reality of being Latinx in Rhode Island, most especially in the core of Providence, Central Falls, and Pawtucket. It will begin with autobiographical stories of the journeys and lives of Latinx community members and then will explore the historical and political context of these diaspora experiences. It aims to challenge the danger of trying to develop a single story of the Latinx community while recognizing the diversity of voices in the community through guest lectures and interview assignments. The course will then include a mapping of the leadership and cultural assets of Latinx community and the importance of belonging, coming together to care, create spaces of belonging and celebrate the many achivements of our Latinx community.

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This is the course template for this course. Whenever making permanent updates, consider making them here and then copying this course into a new course shell that you will be teaching from (Only instructors have access to this course template).