Hispanic Heritage and LGBTQ+ History Month Speaker

Virtual - Online

Event Name: LGBTQ/Hispanic Heritage Speaker<br>Event Locator: 2025-AATBCX<br>Event State: Confirmed<br>Organization: Office of Diversity<br><br><p><span>The Office of Diversity is proud to host Dr. Ernesto Javier Martínez (he/him/el), an award-winning writer, literary critic, and professor at the University of Oregon, as our LGBTQ+ History and Hispanic Heritage Month speaker. Dr. Martínez’s work explores how marginalized communities use storytelling to reclaim their narratives through literature, film, and art. He is the author of </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>On Making Sense</span></span><span> and co-editor of </span><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gay Latino Studies</span>.</span><span> His creative projects include the bilingual children’s book </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>When We Love Someone We Sing to Them</span></span><span> and the acclaimed short film </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>La Serenata</span></span><span>, licensed by HBO Max. A leader in both academia and media, Dr. Martínez brings a powerful voice to conversations about identity, justice, and representation. Join us for an inspiring event celebrating the richness of LGBTQ+ and Latine experiences.</span></p>

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