I wanted to share that LHFA is co-organizing "UMBC Immigrant Recognition Day" again this year with other faculty groups (AAAFSC) and student groups on campus (HLSU, SACNAS, etc.) The last time we organized this event was in 2019. A few Affinity Groups also attended and/or participated in that event as well.

The last time we had this event, we focused on celebrating and coming together as a community to recognize the contributions immigrants make every day to UMBC. This year, we are thinking of something similar, but we also want to do "multiple" events, such as panels (students and faculty), roundtables, but also music, readings, and dances (UMBC's new Latin Dance Group is participating), as our previous celebrations.

I was wondering if as an Affinity group we can participate in some way during the event? or would be willing to be part of the planning committee? We are hoping for two more members. 

I helped organize the last two, read some poems, and brought my daughter to the last one to listen to music and stories by immigrant students. You can see some pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TD6CKv8BM8ZvT7to6

Would you let me know if you are interested? Please email me at: munoz@umbc.edu

The event is already scheduled for May 1st.