NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New York
University Silver School of Social Work has partnered with
alumna and Sandoval CoLab founder Erica
Sandoval to launch the "Latinx in Social Work Discussion
Series," virtual panels featuring authors from "Latinx in Social
Work" exploring themes from the book.
An initiative from workplace wellness and equity consulting firm
Sandoval CoLab, "Latinx in Social Work" is an anthology of personal
essays written by 22 Latinx social workers that call awareness to
the racism, bias, and discrimination experienced by social workers.
Published by Fig Factor Media, the book is a revolutionary step in
creating a movement that is committed to owning Latinx narratives,
naming common but unspoken struggles, and driving practitioners'
own healing. The book has been introduced in schools of social work
curricula – including the NYU Silver School of Social Work – as a
mirror to reflect the experiences of Latinx students and a tool to
help students of other backgrounds understand the need for cultural
humility in their practice. "Latinx in Social Work" will soon be
followed by a Spanish translation and a second volume.
The discussion series begins from 10 to
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 with "Holding the Weight of
Whiteness," where panelists will reflect on their experiences as
ethnic and racial minorities in the field of social work, the
burdens they carried as students of color in predominantly white
institutions, and how aspiring social workers of color can take
back their narratives to assist and strengthen their communities.
Register here.
The next topic is scheduled from 10 to 11
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. The topic will be "Accountability to
Black and Afro-Latinx Communities" which explores intersectionality
in panelists' communities, the effects of anti-Black racism in
their lives, and the role they play in changing the course for
future generations. Register here.
The series concludes with "Una Conversación con Las Madrinas"
which is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 24. Las madrinas, or godmothers in English,
host a panel discussion about their experiences as underrepresented
professional women of color in their field, life as immigrants or
children of immigrants, and what drew them to social work. They
will also cover the importance of mentorship for underrepresented
groups and how their mentors shaped and inspired their work.
Register here. ###
Media Contact
Marie Lazzara, JJR Marketing,
630-400-3361, marie@jjrmarketing.com
Mia Edelstein, Sandoval CoLab,
973-985-5642, sandovalcolabcommunications@gmail.com
SOURCE New York University