Ithaca College

Janel Martinez- The Importance of Self-Care among Afro-Latinas: Monday, September 19th @7:00pm, Klingenstein Lounge (Campus Center).

Inspired by the lack of representation in mainstream media, as well as Spanish-language media, Janel Martinez created a space where millennial Latinas could celebrate their diversity. In a time where self-care for women of color is deemed “a radical act”, Martinez will lead a workshop on self-care that centers on Afro-Latina wellness. The Bronx, NY native has contributed to a bevy of different outlets, including Latina Magazine, Latina.com, Honeymag.com, Syracuse Record and The Post-Standard. Martinez has a passion for social media and has been named one of 11 Latinas to Follow on Twitter by Cosmo for Latinas.

Through our programs and events, we hope to expand the cultural competence of the Ithaca College Community through awareness and appreciation of Latin American culture and its influence and contributions to American culture. Our events are open to the entire Ithaca College family as we aim to honor, show pride and respect for Latinx Heritage. This event is sponsored by PODER, a student organization dedicated to uniting students of Hispanic/Latino descent at Ithaca College, fostering and promoting diversity and awareness of Hispanic/Latino culture on campus, creating an environment in which students will be afforded the opportunity to learn about themselves as individuals, while also learning about their cultural history, developing Latino/Hispanic student leaders, and motivating Latino/Hispanic students to excel academically, socially adapt to the Ithaca College community, and ultimately find a place to call casa (home).