Establishing an identity in the United States is complex for Latinx/e individuals – some feel secure in their identity, while others continue to explore it. Deaf Latinx/e individuals, however, face layered challenges navigating identity, language and cultural belonging, with limited support or resources. 

El Salvador’s civil war between the guerrillas and the government caused dangerous living situations for Salvadoran citizens. This dangerous environment caused families, including the family of CSULB student Ericka Pineda, to leave the country in hopes of a better life in the United States.

Kenia Haro, CSULB alumna, is the founder to the latest Angel City Market - a safe place for street vendors to get together in Inglewood, California.

Want to know about CSULB’s ASI Board? For Hispanic Heritage month we interviewed Latinx members of the ASI board.