Live Blog Post 2 - Alexis

The altar is a sacred space and a process of healing, it emphasizes aesthetics but it is not a mere pretty decoration. It is not just a reminder of the past or a documentation, but a call to action for change. This is why it is a form of praxis in activism. What makes the altar so powerful are the "vibrations of love" or the amount of love and respect put into making the altars. It does not look at the circle of life with sorrow but with respect and celebration. This is important to keep traditions alive, to teach the next generation of the past and continue the conversation and mission. This really reflects the openness and intersectionality of Chicana feminism, that celebrates differences and multiculturalism without misappropriation.