Healing and thriving among Latinx communities in times of COVID: A conversation with Dolores Huerta
Conversemos con Dolores Huerta sobre cómo sanar y prosperar en la comunidad Latine durante la época de COVID
Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Her keynote will explore how Latinx and Hispanic communities heal and thrive while navigating the multiple pandemics of COVID and ongoing hate-based violence. She will discuss ways to create community spaces in order to effectively fight/persevere through oppression and embrace hope for collective freedom.
Monday, March 21
- Movie Screening, Dolores [Documentary], 6 p.m. Popp Martin Student Union Theater
Tuesday, March 22
- Student Roundtable, 4:30 p.m.
- Virtual Keynote Presentation, 6 p.m — register individually or join in community at Atkins 143 or Fretwell 126
The event is sponsored by the Counseling Center and Psychological Services (CAPS), Latinx/Hispanic Faculty and Staff Caucus, AISLE, and Atkins Library. Registration required for all events.
Please use this link to register for these events.
Play Day 2022
CAPS will be hosting its 6th annual Play Day event on Wednesday, April 13th from 10am-2pm in the CHHS/COED Quad (rain location: Student Union Rotunda). Join us for free food, prizes, games, paw pals, and much more to learn about the different aspects of play and how they can help manage stress, anxiety and your mood.
Resources for Muslim Community
Please find a comprehensive list of resources for members for the Muslim community here.
Continued Support Related to April 30
No matter where you were on April 30, as a member of Niner Nation, you were most likely impacted in some way by the violent act that occurred in a space that we all assume to be safe -- a classroom, on our campus, in our community. The death of two and the injuring of four students on April 30, 2019 is something that is now part of UNC Charlotte’s history. Even if you weren’t yet a Niner, this violence may still impact you.
To navigate the continued impact of this violence and trauma, perhaps you sought the help of a professional counselor or from your own support system. Please know that it can take some people longer than others to begin to feel “normal” and safe again and that is okay. And, if you are struggling, we encourage you to use the information below to try to understand your reaction and consider resources for seeking help.