“El Alma del Libro; El Ladrón de Mis Recuerdos"

The struggle to obtain a diagnosis led Alma Márquez to sell food, seek support on social media, and write and sell a book, "El Ladrón de Mis Recuerdos." Through The Thief of My Memories, Alma shares her perspective on the loss of her son's mobility and the love that drives her to keep fighting.

Dr. Gema Godina, Principal of Washington Elementary School in Sacramento, shares the experience of building a community through a mural titled "La Lotería del Barrio." The mural was painted on the walls of the elementary school located in the Washington Neighborhood in downtown Sacramento. The goal is to celebrate family, community, and Chicano culture and history that have influenced the community for decades. We also speak with Dr. Luis García, an Arts Professor at Sacramento State University.

Presentation of the candidates for Queen of the Patriotic Festivals 2024. The president of the Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California, Marco Rodriguez, spoke to us about this tradition, its importance in the community, and how they keep these traditions alive.

September 15 to October 15 marks the national celebration of Latinx Heritage Month! UC Davis Medical Center joined the celebration in Sacramento by acknowledging the cultural, linguistic, and historical diversity of our community. Learn about DEI at UCDM╰┈➤ https://diversity.ucdavis.edu 🔗