5 Latinx communities to know on social media
Making friends used to strictly be an IRL process. Now thanks to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc., meeting like-minded people is just as possible online. In fact, using social media to broaden your friendship circle has never been easier.
And if you’re interested in connecting with Latinx people specifically, we did the homework for you and compiled a list of groups on social media that we think are noteworthy…as in we hit the friend request button with the quickness ;)
Let’s all get to know them and what they stand for:
BASIC BROWN NERDS
Founder: Joy Valerie and Grecia
Who are they? An interactive platform and podcast discussing identity, mental health, and navigating white spaces. It all started organically over brunch as hosts, Joy, and Grecia shared a feeling of being outcast while coming of age in suburban America. They decided they wanted to help others who identified with this experience no matter their race or ethnicity. Thus making community building the main objective of Basic Brown Nerds.
For more information check out their website at basicbrownerds.com. To listen find your favorite episode here: basicbrownnerds.com/listen and follow @basicbrownnerds to get updates via Instagram.
CENTRAL AMERICAN TWITTER (#CentralAmericanTwitter)
Founder: Wilfredo Santamaria
Who are they? Wilfredo is a Queer-identifying Salvadoran currently residing in Houston. In 2014 he launched #CentralAmericanTwitter with the intention of creating a place online where Central Americans could connect via Twitter. He hopes that over time the community continues to grow in solidarity and a greater awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues.
Get to know them by finding their community on Twitter and check out Wilfredo’s too.
BLACK TECH PIPELINE
Founder: Pariss Athena Chandler
Who are they? Pariss is a front-end web developer from the Boston Area who began an online movement via Twitter by asking: what does “Black in tech” look like? Pariss who is of African American and Puerto Rican descent didn’t leave the callout as just a thread but got to work founding the Black Tech Pipeline to provide opportunity, access, and mentorship for Black people in tech.
Stay on track with Pariss by following along via twitter.
TRAVEL LATINA
Founder: Alexandra Tracy
Who are they? Alexandra Tracy is a project manager and international development professional who manages Global Health Supply Chain programs all over the world. She is also passionate about travel and launched an IG dedicated to connecting with other aficionados, particularly Latinx, to discuss dream destinations and arrangements with the Latina viajeras. Her goal is to encourage the Latinx community to travel more, support them in planning and help share their travel experiences with the world.
You can inquire and even plan a trip with them by joining their Facebook group and follow them on IG @travel_latina. Keep in touch with Alexandra here.
TECHQUERIA
Founder: David Silva
Who are they? David Silva is a web developer from Cali, Colombia. He created Techqueria to get to know other Latinos in tech and find a chosen family away from home. They are continuously aiming for the betterment of all Latinx with a dedication to “continue building the largest community for Latinx in tech in the country.”
Check their website here: techqueria.org and find David on both IG and Twitter.
