Extra Credit Opportunity: Boston's Latin Quarter

Envisioning the Hyde/Jackson Neighborhood: Boston’s Latin Quarter Join Hyde Square Task Force on Thursday, May 7th at 4pm at the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library for an engaging event about Boston’s Latin Quarter, including: *A theatrical performance by HSTF’s youth ¡Acción! Community Theater troupe exploring the essence of their Latino heritage, social injustices confronted by our community & what it means to live in the Latin Quarter.

*Engaging group discussions & activities. Latin refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Vanessa: 617-524-8303 x314 or Vanessa@HydeSquare.org

For extra credit, respond to these questions in detailed, vibrant paragraphs: 1)Why did you chose to attend this event? What do you think about the concept of a "Latin Quarter" in Boston? 2) Speak with someone from Hyde Square Task Force. Identify yourself and why you are there. Record their name, what they do at Hyde Square Task Force, and how their [Latin@] identify affects their experience of the world. In your own words, what is Hyde Square Task Force (Who is it for, what do they do, how can you get involved?). 3)What did you see/feel/experience at the event? Who attended? Who presented? Were the populations different? 4) Record three main points from the presentations. What did you agree/disagree with? 5) What questions did audience members ask? What questions are you left with?