The Latinx Giant:

What the Demographic Shift Means for the Future of American Politics, Economics, and Culture

Presentation by David A. Romero

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16+

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$500 (plus travel and lodging)

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Total time: 120 minutes (2 hrs)

Description:

 

2044: The year the United States of America is projected to become a "minority" majority nation. Birth rates of people of color already exceed those of Caucasians.

 

What many don't know, is that Latinxs alone will make up roughly a third of America's population in a number of decades.

 

Immigration from Central and South America has changed everything. We are witnessing the rise of "the Latinx Giant."

 

Join spoken word artist David A. Romero as he asks the important questions: what has caused the great migrations from Latin America? How do immigrants and first-generation Latinxs simultaneously embrace and reject previous trends towards assimilation and integration? How has "the Latinx Giant" already affected the outcome of the national elections? Perhaps most importantly, who in America recognizes this shift, and how are they responding: for better, or worse?

 

This presentation will include multimedia and performances of spoken word poetry.

Purpose:

 

This presentation provides a brief summary of Latinx history in the United States. It also provides context for understanding the differences between the terms Latinx, Chicanx, and Hispanic. It is a celebration of Latinx culture through ongoing struggles with racism, victories won in civil rights and economic opportunities, and a preview of what is to come.

 

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CATEGORIES: LATINX HISTORY, CHICANX HISTORY, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, POLITICS, CURRENT ISSUES, MULTIMEDIA, PERFORMANCE

 

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Recording:

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Watch a recording of The Latinx Giant at Kilgore College below.

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https://youtu.be/pG959MIEb6Y

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Articles:

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Read about a virtual presentation of The Latinx Giant at Weber State University below.

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https://thesignpostwsu.com/129869/news/bringing-in-hope-with-hispanic-heritage-month/

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Read about a presentation of The Latinx Giant at McDanel College below.

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http://www.mcdanielfreepress.com/2016/10/05/the-latin-giant-a-presentation-by-david-romero/

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The Latinx Giant has been presented at:

 

 College of Coastal Georgia

 Cornell College

 Kilgore College
 McDaniel College

 Spokane Community College

 South Dakota State University
 Southern Illinois University Carbondale

 The University of Utah

 University of South Carolina Upstate

 Weber State University (virtual)

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Flyers:

 

David A. Romero has developed a flyer template for this presentation (pictured above, left). If you decide to book The Latinx Giant, Romero can design a flyer for the event for no extra fee.

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More:

 

Workshop requires projector, projection screen, laptop connection, sound system and microphone (preferably cordless).

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$500 (plus travel and lodging)

Download presentation description

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Travel and lodging can be handled in two ways: 1) the university makes the arrangements on Romero's behalf (preferred) or, 2) Romero makes the arrangements and is reimbursed with the total check.

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Can’t afford the rates? Contact Romero with an offer and see if he can write off the difference as a charitable donation! 

For booking, contact: davidaromero@gmail.com

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