A project dedicated to gathering and sharing stories of the rich and diverse Latinx communities of Southern Oregon.
Through personal interviews, research, and visual art, De La Raiz hopes to center and uplift our voices while challenging stereotypes and national narratives of who we are.
The Things That Do Not Burn
Noche de Cuentos
Our Stories Through Art
Elements of Home
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Matilde Arias
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Raul Tovar
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Bianca Ballará
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Rosario “Chayo” Cervantez
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Gabriel Barrera
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Lorenzo Ortiz
DE LA RAÍZ Story - Virginia Camberos
LET’S CONNECT
ERICA LEDESMA
Director of Project De La Raíz
delaraizproject@gmail.com
PO Box 144
Phoenix, OR 97501
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De La Raíz is rooted in the stories, memories, histories, and lived experiences of community. Have a story you’d like to share? Erica would love to hear from you.