Liberate Yourself
Discovering myself and mi cultura. Reclaiming my language and what it means to be "india". El amor that I have towards mi abuelita cannot be explained with words, she is my sholder, my healer, my everything. Abuelita is my culture and myself, though her I discover.
me gustaria comer unas tunas. :3
brings back memories. just like when i was little. grandma would peal ‘em for me.
No son dialectos las lenguas maternas que se hablan en Oaxaca, son idiomas porque representan la cosmovisión de los pueblos originarios, actualmente el Ixcateco, Zoque y el Nguigüa por la zona de la mixteca están peligro de extinción, parte de la reflexión de la mesa redonda en el marco del…
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A feminist symbol of the Mexican Revolution, La Adelita was the name of a woman soldier, a soldadera, who followed the troops, helped set up camp, and cooked for the soldiers
The legend states that Adelita was a woman who fought in the Revolution. It is not known if she actually existed as an individual, but she came to epitomize all soldaderas and courageous women of that period.
La Adelita is more than a romantic image to modern-day Chicanas. She continues to symbolize feminine independence, integrity, the fight or justice, and a proud heritage.
Rafaela G. Castro, Chicano Folklore: A Guide to the Folktales, Traditions, Rituals and Religious Practices of Mexican Americans
Tommie Smith & John Carlos black power salute at the 1968 Olympics
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Selena ♪ No Me Queda Más
One of Selena’s most lasting contributions to our community is her recordings of rancheras and boleros. 17 years after her death, she continues introducing new generations of young people to traditional Mexican music.
Once seen as out of style or “old people’s music,” Selena offered a contrast, making traditional music hip again.
This is Selena at her best: bridging generations and breaking borders, all with the power of her beautiful voice.
¡Cántalo bonito, Selena!
discovering myself and mi cultura. reclaiming my language and what it means to be “india”. el amor that i have towards mi abuelita cannot be explained with words, she is my sholder, my healer, my everything. abuelita is my culture and myself, though her i discover.
Debra White Plume (Lakota) during the Native Nations Water Rights Symposium - “They like the pageantry, the colorfulness and the beat of that drum – they really like our beautiful culture — but they don’t like us.”
