Sara Gustafson
Blog Reflection– Ofrendas For The Future
5-31-2020
During the Womxn Who Rock's 10th Anniversary Virtual UnConference,
it became immediately apparent how valuable community is to these women.
Though I was not part of the panel I was able to feel the love, empowerment,
and respect that all these people had for one another. For instance, when there
was a disagreement about “saying their names” regarding the lives recently lost,
these people were able to have a constructive conversation that cleared up
what the person meant and provided space for conference attendees to feel
that their thoughts were valid.
it became immediately apparent how valuable community is to these women.
Though I was not part of the panel I was able to feel the love, empowerment,
and respect that all these people had for one another. For instance, when there
was a disagreement about “saying their names” regarding the lives recently lost,
these people were able to have a constructive conversation that cleared up
what the person meant and provided space for conference attendees to feel
that their thoughts were valid.
Though the conference was inspiring in many ways, I was particularly struck
by the variety of cultures that were included in the conversation and the event.
I know I learned new things with each person talking about their own experiences
and projects. Rosanna Esparza and her mother’s demonstration of their past
ofrendas was incredible and taught me about the variety and effort that is put into
these pieces. One of their statements about their ofrendas stood out to me and
that was when they were talking about the altars not as decoration, but as an
important and integral part of their culture. Even though I was the person who
created my ofrenda to Selena, I know that by listening to their story I was able
to understand the value of my altar even better.
by the variety of cultures that were included in the conversation and the event.
I know I learned new things with each person talking about their own experiences
and projects. Rosanna Esparza and her mother’s demonstration of their past
ofrendas was incredible and taught me about the variety and effort that is put into
these pieces. One of their statements about their ofrendas stood out to me and
that was when they were talking about the altars not as decoration, but as an
important and integral part of their culture. Even though I was the person who
created my ofrenda to Selena, I know that by listening to their story I was able
to understand the value of my altar even better.
Attending this event has provided me with a new perspective on community
and the ways in which we can support each other during trying times.
and the ways in which we can support each other during trying times.
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