BrownPride.com Presents “The Third Root | La Tercera Raiz”
A Photographic Exhibition That Captures the Life of Afro-Mexicans and their Communities by Salvador Rojas
CALACAS 324 W. 4th Street No. B Santa Ana, Ca 92701
Opening Reception: Saturday September 5, 2009 6 pm-11 pm
Photographer Sal Rojas will take you on a visual journey exploring the Roots, Culture & Life of the Afro-Mexicans. Afro-Mexicans make up more than 5% of Mexico’s population; yet remain invisible to the majority of Mexicans.
The Third Root is a visual experience like no other, as it unveils the unseen community of the Costa Chica area of Oaxaca and southern Guerrero, Mexico. Look into the eyes of those who have been suppressed from Mexico’s mainstream culture, as the photographs tell their story. This photographic exhibition hits Calacas located in the heart of Santa Ana, California September 5, 2009. Continue reading