Are you Latinx and looking for spaces to connect with others, either professional or personally? Join a digital community made by and for Latinx individuals! Whether you’re looking to network or to make new friends, kick off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with these five digital communities to join.
WeAllGrow Latina
#WeAllGrow Latina is a supportive community for Latina and femme Latinx creators, makers, and entrepreneurs. They offer virtual gatherings, wellness sessions, mentorship opportunities and other great resources for Latinx professionals. Request to join the #WeAllGrow community and start building your profile.
Website: https://weallgrowlatina.com/
Techqueria
Techqueria is a global community for Latinx professionals in tech. Gain access to resources, network with other professionals, find career opportunities on their job board, and participate in their frequent Cafecito events. Join their Slack community or even their bi-monthly email newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox.
Website: https://techqueria.org/
Basic Brown Nerds
Basic Brown Nerds is a STEAM podcast where hosts Joy Valerie and Grecia discuss their experience growing up as Latina nerds. Through this podcast, they’ve built a community that celebrates Black and Brown people who are tired of being “model minorities” and tokens, and celebrates the multifaceted nature of being Black and Brown.
Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-brown-nerds/id1350308725
La Nueva Link
La Nueva Link is a digital community for Latinx creatives and media professionals. Through a private Slack channel, members can connect with fellow professionals with access to an online directory and show support to fellow creatives and their work. You can fill out a questionnaire online to request access.
Website: https://lanuevalink.com/
LTX Connect
LTX Connect is a platform with resources and opportunities for Latinx professionals in tech, entertainment, media, and advocacy. Their platform includes the LTX Quest, a summit for Latinx professionals to learn from others in their industries, network one-on-one with people in the network, and learn about organizations offering career opportunities.
Website: https://ltxconnect.org/
Leave a Reply