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El Centro de la Raza: 53 Years of Community, Resistance, and Welcome with Estela Ortega
Estela Ortega, Executive Director of El Centro de la Raza , doesn't describe her career in terms of titles or accolades. She describes it in terms of what needed to be done. "No task is beneath you," she says, "whether it's answering the phones, sweeping, mopping floors, cooking." For 53 years, Estela has shown up for El Centro de la Raza and she's still showing up. The organization began not with a board meeting or a grant, but with a peaceful occupation. In 1972, a group of

Judy Lee
Apr 146 min read


Foxycut, a Salon and Thriving Cultural Community Hub
Photography, illustration, makeup artistry, and multimedia production are just some of the careers Miguel Vigil could list on his resume,...

Judy Lee
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Empowering DEIBelonging: A Collective Gathering
Note: Some participants had to leave early and are not pictured in the group photo. Strengthening Connections in DEIB On April 23rd, we...

Judy Lee
May 8, 20253 min read
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