9th Annual Día de Muertos

The Ethnic Studies Department will celebrate the 9th Annual Day of the Dead event online on Wednesday, November 1, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (PST). This virtual event is free and open to the public.

Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is an indigenous Mexican holiday when people remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Unlike the spooky tone of Halloween, the atmosphere of the Day of the Dead is colorful and festive as the lives of those who have passed on are celebrated.

When the Chicana/o/x community popularized this holiday in the United States during the 1970s, cultural and social politics became central to the celebrations. Thus, this year's virtual event will feature altars (or altars) that honor ancestors while creatively bringing attention to social justice issues.

Sponsored by the Department of Ethnic Studies

Register here!