ALAS

MU’s Association of Latin American Students | Est. 1993

[ALAS @alasmu]

Time to celebrate the year! Come to our end of year banquet this Wednesday dressed up as your favorite reggaeton era/artist and be ready to eat some delicious arepas! 🎤 Our new executive board will also be announced. 🎊

[ALAS @alasmu]

You deserve a study break! Come to the MCC this Friday to color with us, learn about self care, and enjoy some snacks!🧑‍🎨

[Cambio Center @CambioCenter]

Join us to celebrate our Orgullo Latinx on May 4, 2023 from 5 - 7:00 p.m at Memorial Union N201.
If you are a graduate, you can register:
https://t.co/qWom3Acsre
Spread the word! 👏🎉👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

[ALAS @alasmu]

Want to lead ALAS next year? Sign up here for a position on the executive board by tomorrow!!!
https://t.co/zhXcBH41el

[ALAS @alasmu]

Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal, were political revolutionaries against dictatorship in the 1950’s Dominican Republic. The sisters sacrificed their lives fighting for civil liberties. Watch the announcement of their commemoration here!
https://t.co/QWe3Ik4mgC

[ALAS @alasmu]

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth 🥳! Celebrate influential Latinas with us by staying tuned to this thread🧵...

[ALAS @alasmu]

Dolores Huerta is a Mexican-American labor rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers. Huerta fought hard to advocate for migrant farmworkers. Listen to her interview on PBS in which she discusses her ongoing activism efforts here!
https://t.co/HmsDdlffMT

[Mizzou Multicultural Center @Mizzou_MCC]

Celebrate our diverse campus community at Culture Couture, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 4 at Stotler Lounge! Enjoy delicious food, captivating music, stunning fashion and an engaging conversation. Don't miss out!

[ALAS @alasmu]

Dr. Kathleen Martinez is a Dominican archaeologist. The former lawyer pursued her dreams to find Cleopatra’s tomb by leading excavations in the Taposiris Magna Temple in Egypt. Watch the documentary following her journey of uncovering the lost tomb here!

https://t.co/8rDh78CPoW

[ALAS @alasmu]

Catch a breather with ALAS! Next week we will be sharing and listening to each other's stories over @insomniacookies and ice cream🍦🍪. Bond with us with conversations ranging from college journeys to personal motivations and goals!

[ALAS @alasmu]

Celia Cruz, the “The Queen of Salsa”, is a famous Cuban-American singer. Her vibrant singing and dancing led her to win three Grammy Awards and four Latin Grammys. Listen to her award-winning album “Ritmo en el corazón” by clicking below!

https://t.co/A7SgW5niFM

[Cambio Center @CambioCenter]

Day 1 of our hybrid Interdisciplinary Panel on Latin America ✅️🎉Join us for Day 2 next Thursday, March 16, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 223 Townsend. Register at MU Engage for in-person or via Zoom to join virtually! https://t.co/ivVb28WccC

https://t.co/E44FEvsYqr
#LatinAmerica

[ALAS @alasmu]

Ellen Ochoa is a Mexican-American astronaut and engineer. She was the first Latina astronaut in space with @NASA. She’s an advocate for girls and minorities STEM education. Click below to listen to her interview about her career!

https://t.co/7uvxafq9po

[ALAS @alasmu]

QUIZ YOURSELF: How much did you learn in our Latine Women Event?

Question 4: Who led the Stonewall Inn Uprising, advocating for the acceptance of transgender people?

[ALAS @alasmu]

QUIZ YOURSELF: How much did you learn in our Latine Women Event?

Question 3: Which of these women received a Best Actress Oscar nomination?

[ALAS @alasmu]

QUIZ YOURSELF: How much did you learn in our Latine Women Event?

Question 2: Which of these Latina women won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work within indigenous communities?

[ALAS @alasmu]

QUIZ YOURSELF: How much did you learn in our Latine Women Event?

Question 1: What is the name of the mission that made Ellen Ochoa the first woman in Space?

[ALAS @alasmu]

Sylvia Rivera was a Venezuelan/Puerto Rican-American trans rights activist. She was a key figure in the Stonewall Uprising and a founder of STAR, fighting for trans rights and trans visibility in the Gay Liberation Movement. Click below to learn more!

https://t.co/BbOFvmeMou

[ALAS @alasmu]

Maria Elena Moyano Delgado was an Afro-Peruvian activist. She organized for community kitchens, education, and the Vaso de Leche program, providing low income, majority Indigenous communities with milk. Watch this video to learn more about her legacy!
https://t.co/3VaFb41xf0

[ALAS @alasmu]

Want to try our specially crafted mocktails inspired by these influential women? 🍷Mark your calendars for this Wednesday's celebration!

[ALAS @alasmu]

Rigoberta Mencha Tum is a Guatemalan activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize. She advocated better working conditions for farm workers and educated resistance against military oppression. Watch her acceptance speech here!

https://t.co/CLafKMYU67

[ALAS @alasmu]

Sonia Sotomayor is a Puerto Rican who became the first Latina to serve in the Supreme Court. She is known for advocating criminal justice reform, racial equality, and gender equality. Hear her thoughts on the importance of Latino civic engagement below!

https://t.co/TboJSTO50K