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Join us for an engaging webinar that delves into the vital importance of preserving Hispanic/Latinx cultural heritage. Explore the rich tapestry of traditions, languages, art, and histories that make up the vibrant Hispanic/Latinx communities. Discover why safeguarding this cultural legacy is not just a matter of pride but a critical step in celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding.
Our expert speaker will shed light on the significance of this heritage preservation and how it contributes to a more inclusive and harmonious society. Whether you're a member of the Hispanic/Latinx community or someone eager to learn, this webinar is an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Hispanic/Latinx culture. Don't miss it!
Speakers
Lizette
Watko
Executive Director of Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
https://diamanteartsculturalcenter.org/?page_id=638Lizette Cruz Watko is the Founder and Executive Director of Diamante Arts & Cultural Center. Cruz Watko is a seasoned communicator within the Latino community in North Carolina. For over 30 years, she has been working to create a better place to live for Latinos in our state by forming mediums and organizations to further community communications and community relations as well as cultural diversity and understanding.
Cruz Watko has had the honor of being an active participant in many of North Carolina’s Latino history-making moments. She has created community engagement opportunities, cultural art appreciation, and business entrepreneurship but is best known for founding the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center and its Latino Diamante Awards, as well as founding the first Spanish-language newspaper in the Carolinas. She is a board member emeritus of the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, and a National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) Fellow. Cruz Watko serves on the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, the Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inclusive Public Art grant advisory panel and on the NALAC Fund for the Arts grant review panel.
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