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I am the eldest of three- the only girl.  I grew up in a working class household where both parents were active organizers in the Chicanx Movement, the American Indian Movement, the Feminist Movement, and were members of a multinational Marxist-Lenninst organization.  In addition to being engaged in all of this, for a long part of my early childhood, my father was a heroin addict.This was not uncommon at that time as the Brown Berets and Black Panthers were known to have fallen victims to drug/alcohol addiction.  Early in life, I had to care for my younger brothers and I believe this set the tone for who I would become in adulthood.  I am a caretaker first. I am the person my parents call if they need support, I am who my nieces and nephews call if they're in trouble.  Though I would like to change this about myself so that I may care a little more deeply for myself, it is hard for me.  I am trying and being here is one of my first steps.

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I am the eldest of three- the only girl.  I grew up in a working class household where both parents were active organizers in the Chicanx Movement, the American Indian Movement, the Feminist Movement, and were members of a multinational Marxist-Lenninst organization.  In addition to being engaged in all of this, for a long part of my early childhood, my father was a heroin addict.This was not uncommon at that time as the Brown Berets and Black Panthers were known to have fallen victims to drug/alcohol addiction.  Early in life, I had to care for my younger brothers and I believe this set the tone for who I would become in adulthood.  I am a caretaker first. I am the person my parents call if they need support, I am who my nieces and nephews call if they're in trouble.  Though I would like to change this about myself so that I may care a little more deeply for myself, it is hard for me.  I am trying and being here is one of my first steps.

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I am a baker at heart.  I love baking. I love experimenting, creating my own recipes, coming up with improved versions of some of my favorites.  I have a lot of family with allergies, so I bake with the intention of everyone being able to taste. When my nephew was born, we quickly realized he was allergic to wheat, soy, all dairy, eggs, peaches, cherries, all nuts except almonds and more.  He never tasted birthday cake or a pancake.  After lots of playing around, I figured out how to make donuts and cakes that are completely allergen free.  Since, these are a staple at all of our family gatherings. 

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I am a baker at heart.  I love baking. I love experimenting, creating my own recipes, coming up with improved versions of some of my favorites.  I have a lot of family with allergies, so I bake with the intention of everyone being able to taste. When my nephew was born, we quickly realized he was allergic to wheat, soy, all dairy, eggs, peaches, cherries, all nuts except almonds and more.  He never tasted birthday cake or a pancake.  After lots of playing around, I figured out how to make donuts and cakes that are completely allergen free.  Since, these are a staple at all of our family gatherings. 

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This is a group of community musicians playing at Friendship Park at the US Mexico border.  We do this every year in May.  It is called Fandango Fronterizo and it is life changing.  Musicians gather on both sides of the border to play a music called Son Jarocho, which originated in the state of Veracruz.  There are dancers and singers on both sides as well.  This is one of the most powerful events that I have participated in in all of my life.  

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This is a group of community musicians playing at Friendship Park at the US Mexico border.  We do this every year in May.  It is called Fandango Fronterizo and it is life changing.  Musicians gather on both sides of the border to play a music called Son Jarocho, which originated in the state of Veracruz.  There are dancers and singers on both sides as well.  This is one of the most powerful events that I have participated in in all of my life.  

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Video of my group playing with Aloe Blacc at the John Anson Ford Theatre.  This concert was dedicated to social justice and social change songs written in the 1960's that are still relevant today.  This song is called "If I had a Hammer," written by Pete Seeger.  

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Video of my group playing with Aloe Blacc at the John Anson Ford Theatre.  This concert was dedicated to social justice and social change songs written in the 1960's that are still relevant today.  This song is called "If I had a Hammer," written by Pete Seeger.  

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Aloe Blacc and Los Cambalache - If I Had a Hammer (Los Angeles, 2016) - YouTube

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This is Luna Ixchel.  She's my middle child and she is working hard to end rape culture on high school and college campuses.  She just started at Bard college this week!!

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I am a mother, wife, community worker, musician, baker and student. I have three amazing daughters who are watching my every move- so I need to show them that life is a process, a learning curve that we need to nourish and fuel ourselves to take by the horns.  Growing up in the Chicanx Movement has provided me with some valuable life lessons and some insight that I use daily in my fight for justice, equity and balance. 

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I am a mother, wife, community worker, musician, baker and student. I have three amazing daughters who are watching my every move- so I need to show them that life is a process, a learning curve that we need to nourish and fuel ourselves to take by the horns.  Growing up in the Chicanx Movement has provided me with some valuable life lessons and some insight that I use daily in my fight for justice, equity and balance. 