Ofrenda Photo -Sadie Van den Bogaerde

My ofrenda is titled "For the Women Who Have Come Before," and is meant to honor those who have paved the way for women today. As women continue in our struggle for equality, I believe that it is crucial to take a moment and remember the women before us who have helped us reach the point we are at today. Without the contributions of countless women before us, we would have to be fighting that much harder than we already are. My ofrenda is dedicated to all of these women, whether they be famous for their fights for equality or nameless victims of the patriarchy. I've included the photos of my two grandmothers, who are women who have profoundly shaped my life personally, but this altar isn't just for them. I believe that is our fight for a more equitable future for all, it is essential to always recall our past.