6th Annual Semana de la Raza
United we have the power! ¡Unidos tenemos el poder!
Artwork by Alejandra Dominguez
Week of the People
A Week of Latino Culture, Advocacy and Celebration
- When
- April 23 - 27, 2012
- Where
- Rock Creek Campus, Building 9 Event Center
- Who
- Open to the public. All events are free to attend - children are welcome!
- Further Reading
- Learn more about Latino culture - find books, articles, and music at the PCC Library resources for Semana de la Raza.
Brought to you by: Multicultural Programming Committee–Rock Creek, Multicultural Center, ASPCC, Student Clubs & Dean of Students Office, Office of International Education, Blick Art Supplies, Utrecht Art Supplies, MUSE Art & Design.
Volunteer and Donate
Contact us for more information about volunteering for this year's Semana de la Raza Day of Service (April 24). Migrant Collection Drive donations accepted all week.
Event Schedule
Monday, April 23
- Music on the Lawn, 11:30am to 1pm
- Citizens United Workshop, 1 to 2pm
- Collaborating for a Better Tomorrow with Luis Gutierrez. A look at Latinos Progresando efforts to use the arts as an outlet for artistic expression and to educate others on issues facing the Latino community.
- United We Stand Workshop, 2 to 3pm
- Organizing for Action with Randy Parraz. Examining the question of immigration and the effect the battle in Arizona is having nationally. Sponsored by the Office of Affirmative Action and Equity.
- Semana Opening Dinner and Show, 5 to 7:30pm (Invitation only)
- Keynote speaker: Luis Gutierrez. Featured performer: Edna Valdez. RSVP to Luke Givens by April 20.
Tuesday, April 24
- Day of Service
- Interested in volunteering? Email thrive@pcc.edu.
Wednesday, April 25
- Latino and Migrant Health Discussion, 11am to 12:30pm
- Advocacy, Resources, and Opportunities: Health care issues Latinos and migrant families face, and ways we can all advocate for and improve the health of our community.
- Melanie Davis, 2 to 3pm
- Davis is the principal owner of Brilliant Media LLC and publisher-owner of PQ Monthly and El Hispanic News-the nation's #1 bilingual monthly newspaper for seven consecutive years.
- La Lucha Workshop, 3 to 4pm
- Our Common Struggles That Bring Us Together: Portland's Latino Gay Pride planning committee will discuss issues facing the Latino LGBT community.
- Poetry Night with Octaviano Merecias-Cuevas, 6 to 8pm
- Local poet Merecias-Cuevas is a trilingual Miztec poet, born in Oaxaca, Mexico, who holds an MA in Contemporary Hispanic Studies from The School of Language, Culture and Society at Oregon State University.
Thursday, April 26
- Out of the Shadows Workshop, 10 to 11am
- Undocumented students in the Rock Creek community share their experiences navigating the educational system inside the classroom and when attempting to gain access to resources.
- The DREAM Act Informational session, 11am to 12 noon
- A Dream Deferred: Myths vs. facts about the DREAM Act, presented by PCC Rock Creek student leaders.
- Latino Immigrant Rights, Policies, and Grass Roots Organizing Workshop, 12 noon to 1pm
- Facilitated by Reyna Lopez, Organizer and Health Policy Coordinator at Causa Oregon.
- "Cuba: The Next Revolution" Film, 2 to 3:45pm
- A reception and discussion follows, facilitated by Dr. Pedro Ferbel-Azcarate of Portland State University's Black Studies department.
Friday, April 27
- Cesar Chavez Recognition and Fiesta, 7 to 9:30pm
- A time for the Rock Creek community to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of its members.
For more information
Contact us at: thrive@pcc.edu or 971-722-7279