2:30 - 3:30 p.m. PST
Brought to you by the WCCC, The Ethnic Studies Program, and the Norris-Rocaberte Family Foundation, The Diversity Speaker series features invited expert speakers that lead us in discussions that impact race, culture, religion, and identity at a global, national and local level. Join us for critical dialogues that promote self-reflection healthy discussions In a culturally and socially diverse society. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Yomaira C. Figueroa Vasquez, on "Decolonizing Diasporas in Higher Education". Dr. Figueroa Vasquez is an associate professor of Afro Diaspora Studies in the department of English at Michigan State University. Her work is centered on 20th century U.S. Latinx Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-Hispanic literature & culture.