South of the Border: Analyzing the socioeconomic and political drivers of Latin America migration.

Name: South of the Border: Analyzing the socioeconomic and political drivers of Latin America migration.
Start: 2026-05-28T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 214 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507-1310, United States

Schedule

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

214 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507-1310, United States | Lexington, KY

Bringing together leaders from academia, advocacy, law, and the arts, the discussion will explore the economic and political forces driving migration and the narratives shaping public perception.
The panel features Monica Calleja, Founder Director of Casa de la Cultura Hispana de Lexington, Dr. Fátima Espinoza Vásquez, assistant professor in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky, Mizari Suarez, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Legal Clinic, and Dr. Carlos Gustavo Poggio associate professor of Political Science at Berea College. Moderated by Nathalie Cunningham, Outreach Director of KYPolicy. Together, they will address integration, cultural identity, public discourse, and the legal limitations surrounding immigration reform.
This event offers an important opportunity for community members, students, and policymakers to engage in thoughtful discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time.
The event is free and open to the public; donations are welcome.