SPRING 1997

Traverse Square Teen Support Group: Las Hermanas developed and implemented weekly discussion topics and activities, such as a Sexual Health and Education workshop, for girls ages 11-16.

Latina Women’s Social: Las Hermanas hosted a Latina women’s study break at La Casa de Albizu Campos in order to promote unity and sisterhood amongst ALL Latinas, in a relaxed social environment.

Women of Color Empowerment Workshop: Las Hermanas sponsored a day-long workshop consisting of Women’s Self Esteem and Image Enhancement activities, culminating in a Self-Defense Basic Technique Workshop.

National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality: Las Hermanas aided Wesleyan's Police Accountability Committee(PAC) in soliciting support for various letter writing and tabling activities. The day long protest was intended to educate the greater Wesleyan community on incidents of police brutality, harassment, and specifically, the abuse of students by police on college campuses.

FALL 1998

Habitat for Humanity: Las Hermanas, along with other Ethnic Greek organizations, aided the Sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the rebuilding of houses in the New Haven area.

"When Columbus INVADED My House!": Las Hermanas sponsored an Open-Mic Night on Columbus Day, in order to recall the exploitation, enslavement and massacre of our Indigenous and African peoples.

Take Back The Night: Las Hermanas provided snacks and refreshments at the Butterfield Station and handed out statistics on Women of Color and Rape/Sexual Assault.

Bring Down The Hands of Violence March: Las Hermanas co-sponsored the march along with the Police Accountability Committee (PAC) and other student organizations. It successfully brought together children, parents, students and teachers with the hopes of ending violence in Middletown and in other communities.

Herencia Negra: Las Hermanas brought up a bomba y plena band, along with Nosotras and the Black and Latino Brotherhood, in order to commemorate La Cultura Latina and its African influences. The band held an interactive workshop which included a discussion on the origins of la bomba y la plena, the instruments, a small dance lesson and performance.

"The Women of My House!": Las Hermanas held a reception for a cultural display, created and donated by the Alumni Hermanas of Eta Chapter. The display revealed the many faces of Latina women and the many places they come from.

How to be a Better, Safer Lover: Las Hermanas, along with other organizations, helped Wesleyan's Health Education Program bring to Wesleyan an AIDS education panel. The panelist included educators who reach out to diverse communities. The panel discussion followed the Safer Sex Menu, which included a variety of hints and tidbits on how to practice safer sex.

SPRING 1998

Cien Anos/100 Years: A Century of U.S. Imperialism in Puerto Rico:Las Hermanas, with the support of Ajua Campos and La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., brought up former Yound Lord Vicente "Panama" Alba to speak on Puerto Rico's colonial status and mobilization efforts.

The Yellow Dress: Las Hermanas, along with the Women of Color Collective and the Women's Resources Center, helped Wesleyan' Health Education Program present a program which consisted of a performance and panel discussion addressing dating violence.

College Exploration Weekend 1998:Las Hermanas hosted 10-15 inner-city high school girls for a College Exploration Weekend. Several activities held for the girls included: a panel on Latinos in Higher Education, a discussion about the college application process, a tour of the campus, attendance to the Asian Cooperative Theater spring show and the Forbidden City Party.

Idella B. Howell Child Care Center: Las Hermanas assisted professional child care workers in developing programs for pre-school children and attending to daily responsibilities.

SUMMER 1998

Benefit Party: Las Hermanas, in conjunction with La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc. and with the support of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc., raised $1100 at New York's Audubon Bar and Grill, for the Freedom Summer '98 movement.

FALL 1998

Breast Cancer Tabling: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Las Hermanas participated in distributing statistical facts and other resourceful information on breast cancer.

Halloween Halls: Las Hermanas, in conjunction with the Office of Community Services, helped organize and participated in escorting young children from the Middletown community in a Halloween trick or treat adventure around Wesleyan's campus.

Aurora Levins Morales: A Puerto Rican Jewish feminist writer and historian was invited by Las Hermanas in conjunction with Nosotras and The Havurah to host a lecture/discussion on her latest works.

AIDS in the People of Color Community: In conjunction with La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. las hermanas invited George Gates from the Young Men's Blood Survey in New York who facilitated a workshop on AIDS awareness within the people of color community.

Cultural Expressions Art Workshop: In Honor of Latino Awareness Month, Las Hermanas invited the Wesleyan community to express their culture through art.

"Understanding the Gender Culture": Las Hermanas, presented a viedo of Dr. Pat heim speaking on the politics of gender and facilitated a discussion with the Wesleyan Community. SPRING 1999

Sista Love: Las Hermanas created and continue to facilitate weekly sessions with an all-womyn's teen support group in conjunction with the Middletown Youth Center.