In this community platica, we will briefly outline the historical context of our Xicana/o/x identities, including the role of cur Indigenous roots, the political history of modern borders, the Chicana/o/x movement, and the current resurgence of Chicanismo. The importance of Xicana/o/x identity for our community's wellbeing and self determination will also be explored. We will also include role of spirituality, language, and familismo in our own personal lives and our own personal stories of our experiences of being Xicana/o/x.

We encourage those who may want to learn more about or are wondering what it may mean to identify as Xicana/o/x to join this platica. This is meant to be an introduction to this topic.