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The Truth In This Art: Yesenia Mejia Herrera on Latinx Traditions & Cultural Preservation
Season 9 · Episode 73

The Truth In This Art: Yesenia Mejia Herrera on Latinx Traditions & Cultural Preservation

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter · Rob Lee

September 12, 20241h 2m

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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 Market
Baltimore By Baltimore
CIELO


The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 


Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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