These links are organized by topic and provide insights into his work, accomplishments, and various engagements:

 

News Articles and Interviews

• Puerto Rican Poet Finds Strength in Vulnerability (September 20, 2024)  [The Oswegonian](https://www.oswegonian.com/2024/09/20/puerto-rican-poet-finds-strength-in-vulnerability/) This article highlights a Puerto Rican poet who uses vulnerability as a source of strength in their work, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Through their poetry, they connect deeply with readers, offering a powerful voice for those often unheard.

• Latine Heritage Month Roundtable at Syracuse University (September 2024)  [Daily Orange](https://dailyorange.com/2024/09/roundtable-discusses-issues-impacting-latine-communities/) The article covers a roundtable discussion addressing challenges in Latine communities, including identity, discrimination, and access to the American Dream. Presenters used Marie Arana’s LatinoLand to explore themes like the significance of the term “Latino” and the “border” concept.

• Western Carolina University's First Chief Diversity Officer (March 29, 2023)  
  [Smoky Mountain News](https://smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/3)  Article on Ricardo Nazario-Colón's transition from WCU to SUNY.

• Interview with GoodCourse (July 17, 2023)  
   [Ricardo Nazario y Colon Interview](https://www.goodcourse.co/the-interview/ricardo-n)  
  Discussion on the benefits of diversity and inclusion in universities.

• North Country Public Radio (March 22, 2023)  
  [SUNY Appoints New Chief Diversity Officer](https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story) Coverage of Ricardo Nazario-Colón's appointment as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer.

 

Public Engagements and Speeches​

• Black Solidarity Day at SUNY Plattsburgh (November 15, 2023) [Press-Republican](https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/black-solidarity-day-observed-at-suny-plattsburgh)  

       Dr. Nazario y Colón's

       participation and speech on              Black Solidarity Day.

• SUNY Potsdam 2023 DEI Symposium (October 27, 2023)  
  [SUNY Potsdam](https://www.potsdam.edu/administrative-offices/suny-potsdam-2023-dei-symposium)  
  Details of his keynote speech and background.

• Hispanic/Latino Professional Educators Summit (February 4, 2023) [North Carolina State University](https://ced.ncsu.edu/hispanic-educators-summit/speakers) Presentation by Ricardo Nazario-Colon on diversity and inclusion strategies.

 

Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion

• Endowed Scholarship Creation at WCU (January 4, 2023)  
  [Western Carolina University](https://www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/chief-diversity-officer-creates-endowed-scholarship)  
  Initiatives by Ricardo Nazario-Colón to enhance campus diversity.

• National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations                    - SUNY Oneonta (October 17, 2023) [Campus Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month](https://suny.oneonta.edu/news-events/campus-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month) Keynote address by Ricardo Nazario y Colón.

      - Nassau Community College             (September 22, 2023)  [NCC               Celebrates Hispanic Heritage             Month].                                 (https://www.ncc.edu/newsreleases/HHM_2023)  
      Panel discussion featuring                 Ricardo Nazario y Colón.

• SUNY Announcements and Profiles
  SUNY Press Release on Appointment (March 21, 2023)  
     [SUNY Chief Diversity Officer Announcement](https://www.suny.edu/press-releases/suny-cdo)  
     Announcement of Ricardo Nazario-Colón as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer.

• SUNY Senior Staff Profile (July 18, 2023)  
     [Ricardo Nazario-Colón's SUNY Profile](https://www.suny.edu/senior-staff/ricardo-colon)  
     Overview of Dr. Nazario y Colón's research interests and professional background.
   

Additional Resources and Mentions

• Affrilachian Poets and Cultural Impact

[Affrilachia - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affrilachia)  
Mention of Ricardo Nazario y Colón's involvement in the Affrilachian Poets movement.

• Social Justice Teach In (November 6, 2023)  
  [SUNY Plattsburgh](https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/teach-in)  
  Participation of Ricardo Nazario y Colón in the Social Justice Teach-In event.

• Teach-In for Black Solidarity Day (November 6, 2023)  
  [The Post Star](https://poststar.com/news/local/teach-in-for-black-solidarity-day-at-suny-plattsburgh)  
  Details of his contributions to the event.

 

Social Media and Online Mentions

• Twitter Mention 
   [Caleb Coy Guard on Twitter](https://twitter.com/CalebCoyGuard/status)  
  Recognition of Ricardo Nazario y Colón's work and influence.

• Instagram Post by WCU Alumni  
  [Western Carolina University's Diversity Efforts](https://www.instagram.com/wcu_alumni)  
  Highlighting his commitment to a culturally diverse campus community.

 

This list showcases Dr. Ricardo Nazario-Colón's impact and contributions as SUNY's Chief Diversity Officer, providing valuable content.