16 min
Centro de la Raza, John A Taboada's Photo Legacy Collection 1970-1985: Brian Chavez, Historical Society of Long Beach HealthCare UnTold
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"Joy Power and Pride"
Brian Chavez, from the Historical Society of Long Beach, joins us today to share his thoughts and reflections on the new exhibit titled "Centro de la Raza: John A. Taboada’s Photo Legacy 1970-1985." John’s exhibit captures the Chicano Movement in Long Beach and the community work of Centro de la Raza through a beautiful collection of over 3,000 preserved photos. John's artistry will have an impact on multiple generations to come.
*****This exhibit holds immense significance for me. As a teenager, I had the privilege of working at Centro de la Raza, where I was mentored by numerous Chicano students and leaders, including John Taboada.
I want to personally thank all of the Chicanas and Chicanos during this time for their incredible efforts to provide services and programs for the Long Beach Community. Their efforts forever changed the trajectory of my life and career.
HealthCare UnTold also thanks, the Chicano Six, a group of civil rights activists, who partnered with the Long Beach Historical Society to curate this exhibition. Ron and Phyllis Arias, Carmen Perez, Armando Vasques-Ramos, Margie Rodriguez, and Theresa Marino, have worked tirelessly to honor the legacy of the Chicano Movement, Centro de la Raza and John Taboada's beautiful photos,
Que Viva La Raza
*Photo courtesy of the Historical Society of Long Beach
"Joy Power and Pride"
Brian Chavez, from the Historical Society of Long Beach, joins us today to share his thoughts and reflections on the new exhibit titled "Centro de la Raza: John A. Taboada’s Photo Legacy 1970-1985." John’s exhibit captures the Chicano Movement in Long Beach and the community work of Centro de la Raza through a beautiful collection of over 3,000 preserved photos. John's artistry will have an impact on multiple generations to come.
*****This exhibit holds immense significance for me. As a teenager, I had the privilege of working at Centro de la Raza, where I was mentored by numerous Chicano students and leaders, including John Taboada.
I want to personally thank all of the Chicanas and Chicanos during this time for their incredible efforts to provide services and programs for the Long Beach Community. Their efforts forever changed the trajectory of my life and career.
HealthCare UnTold also thanks, the Chicano Six, a group of civil rights activists, who partnered with the Long Beach Historical Society to curate this exhibition. Ron and Phyllis Arias, Carmen Perez, Armando Vasques-Ramos, Margie Rodriguez, and Theresa Marino, have worked tirelessly to honor the legacy of the Chicano Movement, Centro de la Raza and John Taboada's beautiful photos,
Que Viva La Raza
*Photo courtesy of the Historical Society of Long Beach
16 min