LATINX HEADLINES 2

THIS SECTION WILL SHOWCASE SUMMARIES OF BIG HEADLINES FROM THE LATINX COMMUNITY 2021-2022. ALSO,LINKS TO WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFO.

"ThreeKingsDay2022"

This year, Día de los reyes or Three Kings Day was celebrated all over Latin America It is a celebration of tradition and life, marking 12 days after the birth of baby Jesus.

On this day, three kings came to visit him with gifts and created the tradition of following a star all the way to Bethelem to mark this special occasion

"ChangesonthehorizonforWhatcomnonprofit connectingLatinxfamilieswithoutdoors"

Vamos Outdoors Project is a nonprofit based in Whatcom County in Washington, the USA that focuses on getting the Latinx community and families outdoors and active.

Since its launch in 2018, the project has created new experiences for Latinx families in the Whatcom area and plans on expanding to other regional counties with new things such as snowboarding

A leadership team member, Clara Artiaga, describes these trips to not just be for fun but a way for Latinx children to see themselves being able to do these types of activities, that normally don't showcase people who look like them

The program provides family bonding and mentorship. Whichever child decides to go on the trips they offer are given transportation, gear, and food

Starting this year in 2022, the program will be offering its services outside of school districts so everyone can join. Along with expansion into other districts in the Washington area