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An Insightful Conversation with Acclaimed Author Elizabeth Acevedo

Thursday, September 16, 2021 6pm to 7pm

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National Poetry Slam Champion and New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X, With Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. The Latino Faculty & Staff Association (LFSA) invites you to our Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off featuring Afro-Dominican American performer and author, Elizabeth Acevedo. Five signed copies of Clay When You Land will be raffled off to our student audience! For more information and to register, please visit: https://utd.link/Acevedo.

Event Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks by LFSA President, Diana Aguirre.
  • Remarks by Executive Sponsor and VP and Chief of Staff, Dr. Rafael Martin
  • Slam Poetry Reading by Elizabeth Acevedo
  • Moderated Conversation and Q&A about Afro-Latinx and LGBT+ issues in the Latinx community
    • Moderators:
      • Professor Jonathan Rosa, Interdisciplinary Studies
      • Jacqueline Prince, Assistant Director of Women’s and Gender Equity Program, Gender Center
  • Closing Remarks

Location

Virtual Event

Group

Latino Faculty and Staff Association

Department

Comet Culture Center , Office of Campus Resources and Support

Hashtag

##HHM2021 #LFSAUTD #ElizabethAcevedo

Contact Information

Aurora Becerra, LFSA VP of Staff Relations
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Accessibility

UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.

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  • Ana Ledesma
  • P. Johnson

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