NOSOTR@S

Nosotr@s is a student-run organization at Smith College that promotes awareness on social justice issues facing Latin@s and encourages discussions concerning the Latin@ community both domestically and abroad.

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Meet the young female directors leading Mexico’s cinema revolution

Documentary filmmakers Betzabé García and Tatiana Huezo are giving a voice to victims of violent abuse.

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This Gorgeous Photo Series Captures The Beauty And Identity Of Afro-Brazilian Women

“People have messaged me and told me that they identify with the models’ stories and they no longer feel alone in this fight,” Jessyca Alves said.

“Identidade Negra” – “Black Identities” in English – was created by 22-year-old Jessyca Alves and fashion expert Rosana Theodora.

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Join us for our annual Latino Heritage Month Dinner.

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Excited to see our new and returning members-who signed up at the org fair- at our First General Body meeting next Sunday, September 25.

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Our first event of the semester: Postres Latinos. We’re ready to celebrate Latin@ Heritage Month!

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Join Nosotr@s this Friday at the Campus Center for our first party of the semester.

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The Nosotr@s Aztec Dancing Group: Xochiquetzal.

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NOSOTR@S: Dia de Los Muertos Altar.

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Check out this article!

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13th Annual Taste of Latin America Dinner, is a FREE dinner event where members of Nosotr@s cook cultural dishes from various parts of Latin America. There will also be performances celebrating different Latin cultures. Everything is FREE and everyone is welcomed! Come out and enjoy this great event!

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Granada, Nicaragua

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Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala

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Taken from the Facebook group, Dia de Los Muertos Artistry and Tradition

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Mexico City Subway Becomes the Most Expensive in the World

Mexico City Mayor Miguel Mancera surprised residents of this megalopolis when he announced recently that metro ticket prices would be hiked from 3 to 5 pesos.

But even more surprising is that the Mexico City Metro, which is one of the busiest in the world with an annual ridership 1.6 billion (2012), will now become the most expensive amongst OCDE nations, reports Inteligencia Pública.

When adjusted for minimum wage, Mexico City’s new 5 peso (about .40 US cents) subway ticket do, indeed, become the world’s most expensive.

Minimum wage workers have to work 1.38 hours to earn the 10 pesos for 2 metro tickets. In the United States, based on the national minimum wage of $7.25, 2 tickets paid with money earned working the same amount of time would come out to $10.00.

On top of this incredibly high price, under Mayor Mancera’s plan, it becomes difficult to qualify for a discount. Only single mothers, the unemployed, high school students and on-duty police officers who can prove DF residency will be eligible for a reduced fare.

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Jorge Ramos on The Daily Show: “For the first time in history, we have the possibility of having a Hispanic president.”

Catch the full interview right here: http://fus.in/18pDfro

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Editor’s note: Our post on Agnes Torres’ murder received thousands of new notes recently, with many appearing to believe it was a recent story. It’s not. She was killed more than a year ago on March 9, 2012. We’re taking the interest in her story as an opportunity to provide new details on...