FREE EVENT
Saturday, October 4th at 11AM.
El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe. St. 79901
This is the second year during Hispanic Heritage Month the El Paso community comes together to honor the life of Nancy L. Green – a proud Afro-Chicana, beloved poet, educator, musician, and artist whose presence continues to be felt across generations. This fall, the celebration grows with the 2nd Annual Nancy L. Green Afro-Latinx Symposium, guided by the 2025 theme: “Nancy L. Green and the Arts.”
Remembering Nancy L. Green
Nancy L. Green was more than a talented writer and artist — she was a teacher, a mentor, and a voice for the Afro-Latinx community in El Paso. As a beloved faculty member at El Paso Community College, she dedicated her life to creativity, culture, and education. Through her poetry and storytelling, she gave voice to histories and experiences that shaped the borderland community.
Although her passing left a void, her spirit lives on through initiatives like this symposium, which was founded by Dr. Jackeline Biddle Richard, creator of the Soy Maravillosa Afro-Latinx Initiative and El Paso Afro-Latinx Heritage Week. Dr. Richard envisioned the symposium as a living tribute, ensuring that Nancy’s legacy continues to inspire and uplift.
A Mission Rooted in Culture
The symposium’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in El Paso through art, storytelling, and community-building. It celebrates diversity while fostering connections across cultures, reminding us that heritage is not only preserved but also reimagined through each new generation.
This year’s theme — centered on the arts — reflects Nancy’s lifelong devotion to creative expression. At the center of the event, the reflection is on her belief trhat creativity is both deeply personal and a way to bring people together through poetery, music, and visual art.
Gathering Through Art and Story
The symposium is designed to guide participants through different moments of reflection and celebration.
Beginning with a brief welcome to explain the purpose, it extends to a presentation of Nancy L. Green’s story, highlighting her life, contributions, and lasting influence featuring poetry readings, live music, and art activities that showcase the creativity and diversity of El Paso.
Afterward, guests will have a chance to enjoy appetizers, connect with one another, and share their own stories during a reception.
Closing out with remarks of gratitude, friends and associates will honro Nancy’s legacy.
A Celebration Beyond the Moment
The symposium is not just an event. It is an act of remembering Nancy and bringing together voices, rhythms, and traditions, while strengthening and reaffirming El Paso’s Afro-Latinx heritage.
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