I. Mission
The LatinX affinity group's main purpose is to provide a safe and engaging place for anyone who is looking to express their cultural diversity. The group principally serves as a gathering space to build community amongst those with Latin American heritage at WHOI, however, we would like to celebrate and include any other cultural background, regardless of heritage and/or language. Whether you would like to find a place where people are culturally similar to you or whether you would like to learn more about different cultures, we welcome anyone in the community.
The WHOI-LatinX group also works in close collaboration with The Woods Hole Diversity Advisory Committee (WHDAC) for the celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month events, where we hope to connect with the wider public.
We believe that the celebration of the different cultures that form our society makes us a stronger community by recognizing that each unique perspective, experience, and background enriches the general knowledge of a community. This is because different backgrounds bring with them a wealth of knowledge, insights, and ideas that allow us to navigate complex challenges using different perspectives and therefore increasing our opportunities to find solutions when working together. It also strengthens the bonds amongst individuals by creating a common ground where we all understand other people's different backgrounds.
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