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A screenshot of the introduction of the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados on May 7, 2020. 

Student Multicultural Center celebrates graduates with virtual pre-commencement ceremony

The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virtual Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremony on Thursday. “Usually with Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración...

Delta sorority holds cultural fair

Brianna Canada January 29, 2020

Students gathered Friday to learn about the Kent African Student Association (KASA), the Spanish And Latino Student Association (SALSA), the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. The event, organized by the Delta...

Katia Rodriguez is a sophomore PR major and a board member of SALSA.

SALSA helps students talk about political, emotional issues

Jack Thomspon February 6, 2019

The Spanish and Latino Student Association’s latest meeting got students talking about the recent record-breaking government shutdown, its effects on the college students in and outside of the Latino...

Threads flyer event. 

SALSA celebrates Latino culture

Alissa Reyes April 26, 2018

Students joined SALSA to celebrate the Latino culture Monday.The Spanish and Latino Student Association held their annual Latino Festival in the Ballroom of the Student Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.During...

An intimate gathering for SALSA Racismo: A discussion on racism in the Latino community on Feb. 23, 2018.

A discussion on racism within the Hispanic and Latino community

Gershon Harrell February 23, 2018

With past issues still looming in their minds, the Latino community gathered in the Student Center to talk about racism within their community.“Basically, we want to mainly get the conversation going,”...

Students gathering on Risman Plaza to celebrate Latino Palooza Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

Students unite for Latino Palooza, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 28, 2017

Latino Palooza celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin dancing, free food and piñata-making on Risman Plaza Wednesday.The Center for Student Involvement (CSI), the Latino Networking Caucus (LNC)...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Organizations aim to celebrate, educate

Carrie George September 19, 2017

The Spanish and Latino Student Association and the Latino Networking Caucus at Kent State planned a number of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on Sept. 15 and continues until Oct.15.Events...

Melissa Perez, junior nursing major, writes “Proud to be Dominican” in chalk on Risman Plaza during SALSA's “Proud to be_____” chalking event on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017.

‘I am Proud to Be’ honors student diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 18, 2017

"I am Proud to Be," an event held by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) Monday on Risman Plaza, encouraged students to celebrate their differences and individuality.The event is a part...

Students gather to support SALSA (Spanish and Latino Student Association) in protest against last weekend's discriminatory chants during the Homecoming parade, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.

SALSA paints the Rock following alleged discriminatory chants

Cameron Gorman October 6, 2016

SALSA holds meeting to discuss discriminatory chants from KentWired.com on Vimeo.The Rock on Kent State's front campus was surrounded Thursday night by people holding hands in a display of solidarity for...

LNC, SALSA host 5th annual Hablemos Conference

Matt Poe May 4, 2015

Kent State’s Latino Networking Caucus (LNC) and Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) hosted the 5th annual Hablemos “Let’s Talk” Conference on Friday, May 1 with a university alumnus...

Friends dance together on April 1, 2015 at the Latin Festival held in the Kent State Ballroom. Friends got together to eat food and dance in celebration of their heritage.

SALSA’s Latin Festival celebrates culture

Samantha Ickes April 1, 2015

Latin music filled the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday night as the Spanish and Latino Student Association hosted its inaugural Latin Festival. Those who attended were able to learn about Latino...

The Spanish Latino Student Association hosted Latino Palooza at Eastway Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SALSA to hold first annual Latin Festival

Daisha Overstreet March 30, 2015

The Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) will hold its first annual Latin Festival Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.Funded by the Undergraduate Student Government,...