Alyssa Cortez Speaker Event
5/4/2026
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Women's Resource and Advocacy Center, L 73A
Philosopher and nail artist Alyssa Cortez, owner of So Pressed Nailsss, will talk to students about nail art and the nail industry as a space for Black and Asian femme solidarity, conflict and cultural exchange.
“With nail art, there is a sacredness that exists between the art, the artist and the shared space in togetherness, whether it’s with a client or your workspace.”
Learn more about Alyssa’s praxis and the political possibilities of nail art by attending.