Organization of Latin American Affairs

To conclude our COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign from last week, we are excited to share a new podcast episode focusing on the impact of the pandemic on Latinx communities and potential implications it may have going forward into the future. This episode is led by our Events Coordinator, Paola Sanchez, and our Sophomore Representative, Jose Rosario. Tune in to hear their discussion with BC professor Philip Landrigan, an expert in the fields of medicine, global public health, and epidemiology. The podcast can be streamed with this Spotify link!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NsHAmsvZvnpEpfQ33IWip?si=d9_1oJ6eQhyt0q7LCQvg8A

Also, all people ages 16+ who live, work, and study in Massachusetts are eligible to receive the COVID vaccine, so be sure to check out the MA government website for more information on how to register and what locations are available!

https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine

Lastly, BC just announced that 4,500 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available from the federal government for distribution on campus next week. Vaccination opportunities will be open to all currently enrolled undergraduate students, so make sure to check your BC emails for any updates!

Hello to everybody! For Day 4 of our vaccine campaign awareness we want to inform on the different types of COVID-19 vaccines that are currently being used and address some misconceptions about them. Specifically, we concentraded on the composition and effects of the vaccine. We will also be posting further myths and misconceptions tomorrow as there are a lot to address!
Again, please share with family and friends to reach a wider audience that can benefit from learning such information!

With love,
OLAA

Hola a todos! Para el Día 3 de nuestra campaña de concientización sobre vacunas, queremos abordar los conceptos erróneos frente a las realidades del COVID-19. Especialmente sobre las vacunas, los remedios y el control de la propagación del virus.
Una vez más, compartan con familiares y amigos para llegar a un público más amplio que pueda beneficiarse de aprender dicha información.

Con amor,
OLAA

Hello to everybody! For Day 3 of our vaccine campaign awareness we want to address the misconceptions vs realities of COVID-19. Especially about the vaccines, the remedies, and controlling the spread of the virus.
Again, please share with family and friends to reach a wider audience that can benefit from learning such information!

With love,
OLAA

For Day 2 of our vaccine campaign awareness we want to provide some of the basic information regarding the vaccines and why we should trust their efficacy. Please see the attached video (there is also an interview in spanish) that answers any and all questions regarding the current vaccines! Again, please share with family and friends to reach a wider audience that can benefit from learning such information!

OLAA

Why Get The COVID Vaccine? - The Medical Futurist A year-long race to create the vaccine is over, and a new one starts now. A race about which countries can bounce back and reopen their economy. There's no d...

Para el Día 2 de nuestra campaña de concientización sobre vacunas, queremos brindar información básica sobre las vacunas y por qué debemos confiar en su eficacia. Por favor, vean el video adjunto (en español) que responde a todas las preguntas sobre las vacunas actuales. Una vez más, les pedimos que compartan con familiares y amigos para llegar a un público más amplio que pueda beneficiarse de aprender dicha información.

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts for Hispanic/Latino Community With the COVID-19 vaccine in high demand, accurate vaccine information is crucial. View the videos below to get the facts from a reliable source, Jackson's t...

Hi, everybody! The Organization of Latin American Affairs recognizes how greatly the Latinx community has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. As a result, we thought it our responsibility to make sure that our community has the available information and resources to stay safe and informed. We will be dedicating this next week to a COVID-19 awareness campaign. Specifically, we will be focusing on vaccination and it’s effects on the community. We will be posting helpful infographics and videos in english and spanish. Please share with your friends and family. Please open the pictures below to read better. Stay healthy and be safe!

Hola, todos! La Organización de Asuntos Latino Americanos reconoce lo fuerte que la pandemia del COVID-19 ha afectado la comunidad Latinx. Por eso, consideramos que es nuestra responsabilidad asegurar que los miembros de nuestra comunidad tengan la información y los recursos necesarios para mantenerse sanos e informados. Dedicaremos esta semana a una campaña de concientización sobre el COVID-19, en específico, la vacunación y los efectos en la comunidad. Estaremos publicando infograficos y videos en español e inglés para poder compartir con sus familias y amigos. Por favor habrán las fotos para poder leer mejor. Les deseamos mucha salud y que se mantengan a salvo!

Con cariño,
OLAA

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our panel on indigenous cultures in Latin America and a special thank you to our panelists!! We hope that this panel discussion created a platform to continue the conversation in and outside of the classroom!

REMEMBER, applications for OLAA e-board positions are due TONIGHT! Be sure to send yours in!! All are encouraged to apply!

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