An Evening in Celebration of Mexico and the Latin American Diaspora/Una noche de Celebración de de México y la Diáspora Latinoamericana @ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 North Fee Lane Bloomington

One World, One Bloomington: An Evening in Celebration of Mexico and the Latin American Diaspora focuses on our diverse, ever united community in these divisive times. A peaceful, positive protest in response to the upcoming Inauguration, this event will feature folk music, poetry readings, classical music, popular music and dancing from the heart of the Latin American tradition, encouraging solidarity within the Latino population of Bloomington, Latino students of Indiana University, and our Allies. Speakers will share their personal stories, highlighting the immigrant experience—each tale as unique as a fingerprint.

An Evening in Celebration of Mexico and the Latin American Diaspora will take place at 6pm on Friday, January 20 th , 2017 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 North Fee Lane, Bloomington, IN 47408. This event is free and open to the general public.

Settlers who came to Bloomington named it after the “haven of blooms” they found upon arrival. Bloomington remains a welcome home for blooms of many diverse cultures, which make up the whole of the United States. Though Americans speak over 300 languages, music, the universal language, binds us together. On January 20 th , get to know your Latin American neighbors and celebrate the unique heritages and stories they have to share. Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, An Evening in Celebration of Mexico and the Latin American Diaspora will feature some of the best musicians from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, as well as members of the community at large. Come out, Bloomington, and listen, smile, dance, share and celebrate with your community!

For more information, contact Alejandra Martinez at [email protected].