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Author Talk: ‘Finding Latinx’
Inspired by her empowering cross-country travelogue Finding Latinx, author and journalist PAOLA RAMOS explores what it means to be Latino and American. Ramos explores how Latinos across the U.S. are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and making an impact in powerful ways. Ramos expands our understanding of identity and culture, offering points of connection that resonate with all of us.
The Faces & Stories Behind America’s Broken Immigration System
In this impactful talk, award-winning journalist PAOLA RAMOS shares the faces and stories behind America’s broken immigration system. Reflecting on her time joining migrants on their dangerous trek as a VICE correspondent, Ramos illuminates why so many vulnerable migrants brave treacherous conditions for the hope of a better life in the U.S. and the broken immigration system they find upon arrival.
2040: Moving Towards a Majority-Minority America
In this informative and engaging talk, award-winning journalist PAOLA RAMOS shares the social, economic, and political impact of America’s shift toward a majority-minority country by 2040. In her work, Ramos explores how Latinos are redefining their identities, how this diverse population of almost 60M people has been underrepresented, and what a future of greater solidarity, social equity, and inclusivity looks like for all of us.
DEI: Inclusivity for a Stronger Communities
Journalist PAOLA RAMOS discusses how minority groups across the U.S. are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and making an impact in powerful ways. Drawing on her personal experience as well as her vital reportage, Ramos uses a lens of intersectionality to elevate overlooked identities, advocate for meaningful representation, and illuminate how inclusivity enables us to build stronger community at work and in the world.
Paola Ramos defines the undefinable in ‘Finding Latinx’
Author, Emmy-winning journalist, and Latinx advocate PAOLA RAMOS‘ critically acclaimed cross-country travelogue, Finding Latinx, embarks on a journey to find the communities of people defining the controversial term “Latinx.” Drawing on intensive field research as well as her own personal story, Ramos chronicles how “Latinx” has given rise to a sense of collectivity and solidarity among Latinos unseen in this country for decades. The Washington Post said in a thoughtful review, “There’s no doubt that ‘Finding Latinx’ artfully accomplishes its goal of defining Latinidad as a chance to create political and cultural coalitions in a way that recognizes common struggles.”
Watch Paola Ramos in conversation on MSNBC >>
Watch Paola Ramos moderating at Lesbians Who Tech >>
Paola Ramos delights at Planned Parenthood, receives rave review
Author, Emmy-winning journalist, and Latinx advocate PAOLA RAMOS ignited audiences at Planned Parenthood South Texas’ Annual Valley Brunch. Sharing her thoughts on mobilizing the political, social, and cultural power of young Latinx people to create a more just and equitable country, Ramos shared her perspective on the ability to create the future one imagines for themselves. Planned Parenthood’s event planner said, “WOW! Every social justice organization, every Planned Parenthood, should have Paola Ramos. She was OUTSTANDING in all possible ways…Our audience was blown away. THANK YOU!”
Watch Paola Ramos’ Barnard Commencement speech >>
Watch Paola Ramos moderate at Harvard IOP >>
Paola Ramos is an author and Emmy-Award winning journalist. She is a contributor for Telemundo News and MSNBC, where she is the host of “Field Report.” Ramos is a former Correspondent for Vice News. Her reporting has taken her from embedding with migrants in the Darien Jungle to interviewing cartel members in the US-Mexico border to deeply exploring Latinos’ shifting political identity across the nation. Prior to her career in journalism, Ramos was the Deputy Director of Hispanic Media for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, a political appointee during the Obama Administration, and served in President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
Ramos is the author of an upcoming book “Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right,” which will be published by Penguin Random House this Fall, ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. She is also the author of “Finding Latin-X: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity.”
She is a former Hauser Leader in the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, where she received her Master’s in Public Policy, and recently joined the board of trustees of her alma mater, Barnard College. Ramos was born in Miami to Cuban and Mexican parents, grew up in Madrid, and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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