LASO Smith College

Any Alumns out there? If you are interested in having a virtual tea with current students please fill out this form by Monday! We would love to pick a date to just chat among generations! (Link is here: https://doodle.com/poll/beyrf7uxaxcamvp3)

Doodle: Alumni Tea Please Choose Times & Dates that are ideal for you and share to other alumns!

On Otelia Cromwell Day, a day to honor the first African American graduate from Smith College, Laso will be screening “Black in Latin America” and having a discussion as part of this day. This workshop aims to address anti-Blackness in Latin American communities by acknowledging that non-Black Latinx folks can perpetuate anti-Black racism. By challenging ourselves and our communities to understand the roots and implications of colonization, we aim to create a further understanding that racism does not impact all of us in the same way.

Join us in Mwangi Cultural Center on Thursday November 7, from 3:15-4:45pm

Check out Blackappella singing Brown Skin Girl.
Beautiful ❤

Blackappella "Brown Skin Girl" Blackappella preforms "Brown Skin Girl" at Smith's Black Student Alliance Soul Food Lunchbox 2019 "BROWN SKIN GIRL" by Beyoncé, SAINt JHN, WizKid, Blue Ivy C...

LASO supports SSJIC!

Check out this Ms. Magazine article written by our 19'-20' Co-Chair Marcela Rodrigues!

Activism is Survival for Brazilian Trans Women “The fear for us is not new. We have always been scared.”

Events put on my Smith's Wellness Services Department!

Join us in welcoming Yalehxia Priestly who is a Puerto Rican drag queen. She has been performing for 10 years and she is very well know in Western Massachusetts & Connecticut as the dancing Diva. Her first appearance in the states was in March of 2012 at Diva's Nightclub in Northampton, Ma winning the Drag Wars competition bringing a different style of drag and causing an impact to the drag scene with her extravagant makeup and looks. In 2013 she won the title of "Miss Diva Massachusetts 2013". In 2015 she decided to take a break and 3 years after she is back again to do what she loves to do which is entertain the people and her fans. This queen will make you get up from the chair and dance with her energy, music and captivating dance moves.

COME TO PA'LANTE!! Enjoy her performance and eat some bomb food 😊
https://www.facebook.com/events/2638727746202699/?ti=icl

Join us this Friday at 5:30 pm and welcome Izzy MJ who has been performing for 6 years. Although he has performed other genres too and has included his Latin heritage, he specializes in impersonating Michael Jackson. He is most known for winning the title of first ever Mr. Northampton Diva's, Prince of the Millennium, and performing at Pride parades. Izzy MJ is a king that will make you dance and sing along with his vibrant energy!

Come see his performance at Pa’Lante 😊
https://www.facebook.com/events/2638727746202699/?ti=icl

Show up at JMG today at 12:30pm & wear RED in solidarity!

It's important to take care of yourselves.

Latinx Therapists Action Network A project of resilient strategies. We are a network of Latinx mental health practitioners that are committed to honoring and affirming the human dignity of Latinx immigrant communities marginalized by violence, criminalization, detention, and deportation.

Hello all! GOOD NEWS! Our famous Esmíth t-shirts are back and now in short-sleeves. Click this link to sign up and place your order!

This t-shirt is meant for people who have a personal connection to the term Esmíth. If you identify with the term, this t-shirt is meant for you.

https://forms.gle/63uP6qiydKP7n9Sw6

Do you want apparel? The Esmíth shirt will now be available in short sleeves! The 1/4 zip-up design won, but we do not have a price range yet from our printer.

This Exhibition Looks at Taíno Legacy and History From 1492 and Beyond The lives of Taínos are often framed through a colonialist lens.

"Hopefully the creation of the campaign itself and the overall message to celebrate natural hair, which is reaching the general public, continues to grow enough so that the status quo is shaken at its core."

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education Released Video Celebrating Natural Hair, Hours Later Woman Behind It Was Fired Much like the roots of antiblackness in the country itself, the people in power seem to stop at no cost to maintain white supremacy.

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Saludos todxs! We have created a platform for those interested in sharing opinions/comments/concerns about LASO and our events. We want to move forward in creating a more inclusive organization for everyone. Please access the form below to share your ideas.

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"BREAKING: Eduardo’s situation has reached a new level of urgency. He was moved to Irwin County Detention Facility, which is known to be one of the most oppressive facilities in the nation."

Eduardo needs the public's support and YOU can help by calling:

ICE Field Director Sean Gallaghar: (404) 893-1206
Asst. Director Kristen Sullivan: 404-893-1203

AND by signing this petition Bit.ly/FreeEduardoNow

When you call tell them his A number (206-862-839) and full name (Eduardo Samaniego Amaya and then:

1. Eduardo is not a flight risk he has deep ties to the community in both MA and GA
2. Eduardo is a faith leader and student leader and is not a risk to public safety
3. Eduardo’s health is seriously deteriorating bc of detention. He should be immediately released)

If you are in the Atlanta/Springfield area, there will be rallies during his hearing:
Atlanta (Immigration Court, 180 Ted Turner Dr SW) and Springfield, Massachusetts (ICE Office, 1550 Main St).

Thank you Pioneer Valley Workers Center for the updates

#FreeEduardo Samaniego human rights leader NOW

Let’s support Eduardo!

Click here to support Emergency fund for Eduardo organized by Karla Rojas Update: As of December 5th 2018 he is being held in a ICE detention center in Georgia. ________________________________________________ Eduardo Samaniego is a powerful immigrant rights leader who has built nationwide networks to support Dreamers, DACA, and comprehensive immigration reform. He w...

How You Can Help as Migrant Caravans Arrive at the U.S. Border These are steps you can take right now to assist the refugees, who have risked everything to escape extreme poverty, gang violence, and political instability at home.

The violence against Central Americans at the border is criminal and inhumane.

Please support asylum seekers in any way you can!

Sanctuary Caravan You have heard the stories about migrants seeking refuge. You have heard the disparaging language. You have heard the fearmongering. This is a time for us to act, not just listen, and engage in the hard work to save the soul of our nation. The New Sanctuary Coalition is issuing a National Call to Ac...

😋 Just a few dishes that will be at TOLA tomorrow! 😋
MMMM...can you smell it??😌

Thank you to everyone for coming out last night and celebrating Dia de Los Mu***os with LASO!

Need a break from all that work?

BUT IF IT'S MOUNTAIN DAY, come on down, let's do some bonding and take a mountain day picture!

& don't forget to follow us on instagram!!

@ LASOsmithcollege

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Hope everyone had a chance to try some of Latin America's delicious food at Postres or the Fall Festival.

NEWS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK:
This upcoming Wednesday, come by Mwangi and learn about some tips and tricks of thriving in the Pioneer Valley. (**dinner will be provided**)

Happy Latinx Heritage Month ❤️Join LASO in front of the Campus Center during lunch tomorrow 09/21 to celebrate. Come grab a snack and meet new & old members!

LASO Smith College updated their phone number.

Thank you to everyone who came by yesterday! Here’s a pic of some of the final survivors of the night 😂💕