Live Blog Post 1/2 - Natalie Stagnone
Natalie Stagnone
Blog Post #1:
I think that it is very powerful to make the connection between the current state of unrest and the past injustices on the basis of race. This is not a new narrative of racism, violence and discrimination, it has been an ever present part of minority lives. One example of this is, Giavonna White's dance and art showcased the Black Culture. It is important to ground themselves in this art and the resilience practices that are shown through dance and art.
Making that connection to the importance of remembering the land that we live in was taken from indigenous peoples. This connections ties between the past, present and future. Chicana Feminism emphasizes cyclic time and it is important to recognize that the Black Narrative is that of racism and violence, so we must show the resilience that has come from the art. As Polly stated, the future generations will "continue the narrative that we are creating today."
Blog Post #2:
Having Ofelia Esparaza and her daughter, Rosanna, is really valuable in showing the many forms an altar can take as well as how the altars are created. Ofelia and Rosanna also explain the many elements of the altars, so that it is able to serve as a storytelling time between Ofelia and her children. This allows them to create these beautiful and meaningful stories. Particularly, I found the Walking Altars very unique with their connection to family and the “Migue” tree. The connection to this tree was able to serve as a representation of cooking, nutrition, and stories. It was also able to connect the tradition to their new land, when Ofeila’s Mother was transplanted to East Los Angeles. All of her altars are well researched for her family and other people, such as Sister Karen or the Women of Juarez. These altars are ways that are valuable to storytelling and intricately put together to show the community. As Ofelia stated, “the altars have many symbols” that are used as “celebration, like their mothers and families do.”
Blog Post #1:
I think that it is very powerful to make the connection between the current state of unrest and the past injustices on the basis of race. This is not a new narrative of racism, violence and discrimination, it has been an ever present part of minority lives. One example of this is, Giavonna White's dance and art showcased the Black Culture. It is important to ground themselves in this art and the resilience practices that are shown through dance and art.
Making that connection to the importance of remembering the land that we live in was taken from indigenous peoples. This connections ties between the past, present and future. Chicana Feminism emphasizes cyclic time and it is important to recognize that the Black Narrative is that of racism and violence, so we must show the resilience that has come from the art. As Polly stated, the future generations will "continue the narrative that we are creating today."
Blog Post #2:
Having Ofelia Esparaza and her daughter, Rosanna, is really valuable in showing the many forms an altar can take as well as how the altars are created. Ofelia and Rosanna also explain the many elements of the altars, so that it is able to serve as a storytelling time between Ofelia and her children. This allows them to create these beautiful and meaningful stories. Particularly, I found the Walking Altars very unique with their connection to family and the “Migue” tree. The connection to this tree was able to serve as a representation of cooking, nutrition, and stories. It was also able to connect the tradition to their new land, when Ofeila’s Mother was transplanted to East Los Angeles. All of her altars are well researched for her family and other people, such as Sister Karen or the Women of Juarez. These altars are ways that are valuable to storytelling and intricately put together to show the community. As Ofelia stated, “the altars have many symbols” that are used as “celebration, like their mothers and families do.”
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