Why do we exist?
The main goal of this group is to create a network of genuine, fun, intelligent and social people that are interested in the Latino culture. Latinos A Morir (LAM) is a group that loves the happy and open Latino culture without discriminating color, creed, class, sexual orientation, language, and age.
The main goal of this group is to create a network of genuine, fun, intelligent and social people that are interested in the Latino culture. Latinos A Morir (LAM) is a group that loves the happy and open Latino culture without discriminating color, creed, class, sexual orientation, language, and age.
Our History
It all started back in 2001 ... when a group of Latinos and non-Latinos met at 2521 College Ave in Berkeley at a house party during our early 20's and late teens. Most of us had been isolated from the Latino culture due to the lack of Latinos @ UC Berkeley. We all had the desire to get involved with the Latino culture so we started to organize events to socialize with each other.
At first it was only social, but it turned out to be more educational for most of us. We learned political, social, racial, economical issues regarding Latin America during our late party nights. We used an email list titled latinos-a-morir to communicate ideas, events, etc. It then became almost a web social forum.
During our time at Cal, we tried to organize social events and invite all the Latino culture loving people. Most of the original members of LAM don't live in the bay area anymore, some are in Colombia, NY, China, DC, Spain, Michigan, Denmark, etc.
On my return to Berkeley, I wanted to re-create the tradition of LAM social events. I started hosting events at my house on Benvenue, followed by an event in Treasure Island @ Rael's place, but it became too complicated and expensive (cleaning the house before and after the event, buying all the food and drinks, getting noise compliants, limited capacity, etc!).
My goal, at first, was to be able to have social events at convenient places accessible to all Latino lovers without the hazzle of a house event. Later on, we started organizing more social events with a theme (social dinners, fundraisers, parties, etc.)
My new goal is to increase the members of this organization so that each one of us can benefit by meeting people from different backgrounds. In addition, I would enjoy it if we could have a group of LAM in various cities across the US and then the world. Wouldn't that be something? So far, we have managed to start LAM social groups in San Francisco and New York.
I hope to see you at the events!
Giovanni Gonzalez
Founder, Latinos A Morir
It all started back in 2001 ... when a group of Latinos and non-Latinos met at 2521 College Ave in Berkeley at a house party during our early 20's and late teens. Most of us had been isolated from the Latino culture due to the lack of Latinos @ UC Berkeley. We all had the desire to get involved with the Latino culture so we started to organize events to socialize with each other.
At first it was only social, but it turned out to be more educational for most of us. We learned political, social, racial, economical issues regarding Latin America during our late party nights. We used an email list titled latinos-a-morir to communicate ideas, events, etc. It then became almost a web social forum.
During our time at Cal, we tried to organize social events and invite all the Latino culture loving people. Most of the original members of LAM don't live in the bay area anymore, some are in Colombia, NY, China, DC, Spain, Michigan, Denmark, etc.
On my return to Berkeley, I wanted to re-create the tradition of LAM social events. I started hosting events at my house on Benvenue, followed by an event in Treasure Island @ Rael's place, but it became too complicated and expensive (cleaning the house before and after the event, buying all the food and drinks, getting noise compliants, limited capacity, etc!).
My goal, at first, was to be able to have social events at convenient places accessible to all Latino lovers without the hazzle of a house event. Later on, we started organizing more social events with a theme (social dinners, fundraisers, parties, etc.)
My new goal is to increase the members of this organization so that each one of us can benefit by meeting people from different backgrounds. In addition, I would enjoy it if we could have a group of LAM in various cities across the US and then the world. Wouldn't that be something? So far, we have managed to start LAM social groups in San Francisco and New York.
I hope to see you at the events!
Giovanni Gonzalez
Founder, Latinos A Morir
