From Lived Experiences to Social Activism: Latino Fraternity Brothers Critical Service to the Latinx Community

Authors

Regina L. Suriel, Valdosta State UniversityFollow
James Martinez, Valdosta State UniversityFollow
Christian Bello Escobar, University of North GeorgiaFollow
Jamie L. Workman, Valdosta State UniversityFollow

Abstract

Colleges and universities are seeing growth of Latinx students actively engaged in Greek life. In this study, six Latino participants share their testimonios as members of different Chapters of a Latinx Greek Letter Organization (LGLO) nestled within Predominantly White Institutions located in the state of Georgia, USA. Informed by LatCrit theory, this qualitative study uses member’s testimonios to shed light on their varied and sometimes politically charged and racist lived experiences. The researchers draw on these experiences to show how the LGLO supported these members’ character and leadership development and their desire and commitment to critical service and socially just causes.

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Recommended Citation

Suriel, R. L., Martinez, J., Bello Escobar, C., & Workman, J. L. (2024). From lived experiences to social activism: Latino fraternity brothers critical service to the Latinx community. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 40(1), 1-31. https://doi.org/10.20429/gcpa.2024.400101