What A Latino Looks like Featuring Carlos Andres Gomez
Colombian American poet, Carlos Andres Gomez, star of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, and Spike Lee’s, Inside Man, performed his original work and shared experiences as a Latino Man in the United States.
QC Alumni Professionals Forum
The QC Alumni Professional Forum was a success! Held on September 25th, 2024, this inspiring event brought together Queens College graduates and professionals from diverse industries to network, share career insights, and explore opportunities for growth.
On the Migrant Frontlines of NYC
Queens College students and staff members gathered together at Student Union to discuss “On the Migrant Frontlines of NYC” – where current issues were discussed in an open round table.
Guest speakers of event
Film Screening and Conversation: El Paisa
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the short film El Paisa was featured in a screening and discussion event. Directed by Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, the 17-minute film follows Fernando, a gay goth skater from East Los Angeles, on a journey of self-discovery and cultural reconnection after meeting a charismatic vaquero named Carmelo. The event included a conversation about the film’s themes of identity and family, led by Professor Sara Hijos, with movie snacks served.
Monster of the Bronx: A Comics Workshop with Cartoonist Ivan Velez Jr.
Ivan Velez Jr. is a Latinx, Creative Capital / Xeric grant-winning cartoonist and writer for mainstream and independent comic books. Ivan is also an urban artist with great significance to the comic book industry. Creator of the 80s comic series Tales of the Closet, and co-creator of the early 90s series Blood Syndicate, Ivan has drawn and written comics that give greater representation to racial and sexual diversity. Ivan’s focus throughout his career has been to create complex stories featuring under-represented and culturally diverse heroes as they navigate real-life issues that plague our global communities.
Dr. Jorge Alves (left) with guest speaker Ivan Velez Jr.
Photos take on October 23, 2024