Day 4 by Brenna and Isa:
Today our group met with Mario Torero, a Chicano artivist (activist through art), who showed us around Chicano Park. He explained how art brought together Chicano people after the new boarder was created and how people can be Chicano regardless of what side of the boarder they live on. This was interesting because it showed a lot of unity in the community despite the boarder being a physical barrier. We also heard from a local business owner who explained the concept of gente-fication, the process of rebuilding a community based on its people and history, as opposed to gentrification where the community gets completely wiped out. This was great to hear about how the area, Barrio Logan, was able to preserve the history of the people there through art and local businesses. After we went to a mission to learn about how religion played a role in influencing indigenous people. Lastly, we went to a Mexican super market to get some fresh tortillas and ingredients to make our own tacos for dinner.
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