This week’s edition covers storiesÂ
from September 26th to October 2nd, 2024.
Today’s issue is 780 words, an 6-minute read.
Good morning, fellow readers! Isabella writing.
Fall has officially arrived, and after surviving a two-week eclipse period, Iâm happy to report that Iâm alive and well. As itâs now the 3rd of the month, you know what that meansâSpooky Season is upon us! Time to carve pumpkins, watch classic horror films, and figure out costumes. 2024 Halloween Costume: Still undecided.
Weâre also in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating our fellow Latinesâwhether theyâre local businesses, friends, or family, weâre loud and proud! And hey, maybe we can kill two birds with one stone by watching La Llorona, El Orfanato, or Panâs Labyrinthâyou get the idea.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latine Culture!
To keep the theme going, here are a few Latine-centered events happening this month:
Tlalnepantla Arts is hosting the 12th Annual Festival de las Calaveras, a Twin Cities Latinx music and arts festival celebrating Day of the Dead! There are two main events: a DĂa de los Muertos Festival + Family Art Day on October 19th at the Hook and Ladder Theater, and a DĂa de los Muertos Concert on November 2nd at the Cedar Cultural Center. Both events will feature live music, art activities, food, and more.
Minneapolis is hosting its first Latino Business Week from October 6th to October 13th. If youâre into farmerâs markets, supporting local businesses, and embracing the culture, check out the Latinx Farmerâs Market on October 13th!
My favorite time of the year is here! The 12th Annual Cine Latino Film Festival kicks off on October 9th with an Opening Night Reception at Pracna at 5:30, followed by a screening of I’M STILL HERE by Walter Salles at 7:30pm. The evening will include Brazilian music and food. Last year was amazing, with an incredible selection of films. For the full lineup of events, visit MSPfilm.org/Cine-Latino.
Experience the vibrant energy of Latina and Latinx artists at the Latina and Latinx: Re/claiming Space in Times of Change exhibition at the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery in St. Catherine University. Featuring 42 talented artists, this showcase will run through December 8, 2024, offering everything from paintings and sculptures to multimedia installations. Itâs an immersive celebration of Latinx heritage, so be sure to check it out.
The university will also host several community events, including workshops and artist discussions, all of which are free and open to the public. Here are some highlights:
- Representations of Self: October 17, 6-8pm
- Social Practice & Vandalism of Art: November 7, 6-8pm
- Photography and Motherhood: November 14, 6-8pm
- Printmaking Workshop: December 5, 5-7pm
Latino High School Leadership Program: Year Two Begins!
In Latine power news, the High School Leadership Program is in full swing for its first full year! After a successful project last Spring where 10 high school students produced an incredible magazine, weâre doing it againâthis time with 20 students from El Colegio High School and White Bear Lake Latinos Unido, in collaboration with the Chicano Latino Studies department from the University of Minnesota. Last Friday, the students worked with Dr. Jessica Lopez Lyman, a Chicano Latino Studies scholar and Artivista, to explore identity and social issues through performance art. Plus, they learned screen printing using Gloria AnzaldĂşaâs empowering words: âI change myself. I change the world.â Itâs going to be an exciting year ahead, stay tuned!
Vice-Presidential Debate Night: Highlights & Community Discussions
Debate Time! How many of you caught the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday? I know we did! A diverse group of Hmong, Latine, African-American, African Immigrant, and Native American coalitions gathered for dinner at Unison in Maplewood to watch Tim Walz and JD Vance take the stage. The room was buzzing with anticipation, and by the end, both candidates made a lasting impression.
While polls showed that many voters didnât have strong opinions about Walz or Vance beforehand, that may have changed according to the New York Times. Snap polls suggest both candidates saw slight boosts in favorability. Historically, however, vice-presidential debates donât sway the overall election outcome too much.
Something that often goes unnoticed is the true purpose of vice-presidential debates. While they allow voters to get to know the VP candidates, their primary role is to reaffirm the presidential candidateâs campaign and platform. Unlike presidential debates, where the focus is on the candidate, VP debates emphasize the unity of the ticket, ensuring voters that the VP is fully aligned with the presidential nominee’s vision and goals.
For us, though, the highlight of the night was the community connection, the discussions that followed, and how these debates can shape perspectivesâeven if they donât drastically change poll results.
What were your thoughts on the debate? Weâd love to hear them! Send us an email at newprensa@newpublica.com
Stay informed, stay connected.
See you next week!
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Isabella and the NewPrensa team