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La Eracra
La Eracra is one of three cultural houses on Trinity's campus. La Eracra entrusted by La Voz Latina (LVL), a Latinx student organization, aims to raise awareness about Latinx culture, history, politics, and social issues.
La Eracra is located at 69 Vernon Street and has been home to La Voz Latina since 2000. The creation of the house was part of an initiative by the College to expand the social corridor on Vernon Street for minority groups on campus who have historically been on the margins of society. La Eracra means “the house” in the Taíno language and serves as a reminder for the students on campus that the house's purpose is to be a home for cross-cultural dialogue.
La Eracra is open to all students for multipurpose uses. The house is used by many student groups, like P.R.I.D.E., the first-year mentoring program, as an event and meeting place. There is also a library situated in the house that can be used for academic purposes or as a social gathering place. Through cross-cultural dialogue and community building, La Eracra has had a significant impact on the lives of students at Trinity. In “Café con Leche” programs, Latinx community members and professors discuss current events, issues, and topics that concern that is currently affecting the Latinx communities. As part of the group’s annual tradition, “SALSARENGUE!” is one of the events that celebrate Latin heritage and encourages the College to come together to enjoy live performances, dancing, music, and food.
The house also has an ongoing dedication to strengthening its relationship with the Hartford community. Event flyers are often posted in high-traffic places in Hartford, such as the El Mercado Marketplace on Park Street and the Hartford Public Library’s downtown and Park Street branches, as well as the BiCi Co. Community Bike Shop, a program of the Center for Latino Progress As a way of showing the community that Trinity's campus is welcome to the public.
Sources
La Eracra: A Space for Cross-Cultural Dialogue
Trinity Tripod , 09/26/2000.
Trinity Tripod, 10/06/1998.