La Salud, MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Public Health and PHSAD (Public Health Students of African Descent) have partnered to present a Dia de Los Muertos event which is meant to commemorate all the lives lost to any discrimination or racism in the US and internationally. Dia de Los Muertos stems from Mexican traditions and originates from Aztec practices. We use this day to celebrate, not mourn, the lives of our beloved departed and rejoice by sharing ofrendas that remember the individual as they were in life. Although this festive occasion is meant to welcome our loved ones, there are many lives that were forgotten both in life and death. These lives were victimized and prosecuted during life as a result of structural racism and exclusion. This year, we hope to raise awareness for the lives that were silenced and empower future practitioners to advocate for these communities and prevent future injustices. We celebrate in community to provide space for the living and dead and invite you to join us for an evening of activities, dialogue, food, and more! If you'd like us to add a photo or a written memory for community altar, please fill out the google form in the RSVP no later than November 8th @ 5 PM. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming involved, feel free to contact Joseph Mendoza Martinez at jmendmtz@umich.edu. Please RSVP using the form provided in the link above.
La Salud x MENAPH x PHSADDía De Los Muertos Celebration
November 10, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Sponsored by: La Salud x MENAPH x PHSAD
Contact Information: Joseph Mendoza Martinez (jmendmtz@umich.edu / 856-870-9466)
La Salud, MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Public Health and PHSAD (Public Health Students of African Descent) have partnered to present a Dia de Los Muertos event which is meant to commemorate all the lives lost to any discrimination or racism in the US and internationally. Dia de Los Muertos stems from Mexican traditions and originates from Aztec practices. We use this day to celebrate, not mourn, the lives of our beloved departed and rejoice by sharing ofrendas that remember the individual as they were in life. Although this festive occasion is meant to welcome our loved ones, there are many lives that were forgotten both in life and death. These lives were victimized and prosecuted during life as a result of structural racism and exclusion. This year, we hope to raise awareness for the lives that were silenced and empower future practitioners to advocate for these communities and prevent future injustices. We celebrate in community to provide space for the living and dead and invite you to join us for an evening of activities, dialogue, food, and more! If you'd like us to add a photo or a written memory for community altar, please fill out the google form in the RSVP no later than November 8th @ 5 PM. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming involved, feel free to contact Joseph Mendoza Martinez at jmendmtz@umich.edu. Please RSVP using the form provided in the link above.
