The Truth In This Art: Yesenia Mejia Herrera on Latinx Traditions & Cultural Preservation
In this episode of 'The Truth in This Art,' host Rob Lee interviews Yesenia Mejia Herrera, an interdisciplinary artist, activist, and educator originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, now based in Baltimore. Yesenia shares her journey of preserving and uplifting Indigenous Latinx traditions, focusing on her work with Creative Alliance's CIELO initiative and the importance of honoring cultural heritage. They discuss the intersection of Latinx arts, cultural preservation, and community building through projects like the upcoming Tianquiztli Artisan Market and Baltimore By Baltimore. Yesenia also highlights the significance of sharing Latinx cultures with the Baltimore community and passing these traditions to younger generations, including her son. This conversation offers a rich exploration of Latinx arts, cultural traditions, and the power of community-driven initiatives.Links to events:Tianquitli Artisan MarketBaltimore By BaltimoreCIELO
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