The gathering “El Mundo Zurdo: The First International Conference on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa” amazed me. I am grateful to have been among so many spirits touched by Anzaldúa’s words and Gloria’s actions. Event photos are available in the More! section (below).
Gratitude to conference organizers for making the event happen; to individuals who were – and are! – close to Gloria Anzaldúa for sharing her with us; and to each contributor for giving back to the circle.
Much thanks to the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center for exhibiting work inspired by Anzaldúa’s vision for El Mundo Zurdo! I very much appreciated the opportunity to visit your community-centered space.
And special thanks to those who participated in my workshop “Writing from Nepantla”: Anel, Ari, Cristina, Edna, Irene, Joy, Kuukua, Lola, Luz, Maria, Melissa, Mica, Nicole, Patricia, Rebeca, and Theresa!
16 May 2009. Opening session.
My workshop. Station: embracing inspiration of body, mind, and soul.
Station: engaging audience of ancestors and land.
Station: crossing boundaries of self-censorship and convention.
El Mundo Zurdo Exhibit at the Esperanza Center. Altar for Gloria Anzaldúa.
Artist Ari Chagoya and her painting (right).
Painting by Ari Chagoya.
Sculpture by Loretta Medellin.
Painting by Rebecca Cervantes.
Painting by Adriana Garcia.
Painting by Alma Gomez-Frith.
17 May 2009. MDH (middle) with friends Maricela (left) and Lili (right).
