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A collection of items representing the cultural practice of fellows, La Semilla staff, and other attendees at the orientation for the inaugural cohort of the Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship at La Semilla Community Farm.

A display of various items reflecting Mateo Herrera's cultural practice and relationship with local foodways and land-based approaches. Items include photographs of food, corn and husks, and various woven items.

A display of various items reflecting Janette Terrazas' textile practice, activism, and research related to the Rio Grande. Items include photographs, maps, flags, and technology used for her research.

A display of Diego Medina's visual art and other items related to his cultural practice. Items include completed colored pencil drawings and works in progress.

A display of various items reflecting Albert Alvidrez's pottery practice. Items include various bowls and plates, clay, and corn.

A display of various items reflecting Lorena Sosa's writings, poetry, and research related to native desert plants, herbs, and medicines. Items include information about a plant-focused loteria game, native plants, woven baskets, and other resources.

Albert Alvidrez (fellow) shares about his practice as a potter and local historian for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo during his presentation.

Lorena Sosa (fellow) recites her poetry accompanied by Rosalinda Guadalajara (member of the Rarámuli/Rarámuri in Ciudad Juárez, México) and Rubi Orozco (Director of Organizational Storytelling & Development at La Semilla).

Pottery workshop materials on a table in preparation for activities.

Albert Alvidrez, Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship fellow and workshop host, describes the pottery process and materials with workshop guests.

An assortment of pottery pieces created during a workshop for the Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship dry in the sun.

Lucia Lagunes Huerta discusses her organization CIMAC (Center for Communication and Information about Women) and its challenges in Mexico. As a defender of freedom of expression, Huerta comments in depth about how this right is at risk and not enough…

1852 broadside by J. M. Mariano written in his defense following a financial scandal.

"Will Rogers is Running for President."

December 1974.

"Mo Udall: Long Shot."

December 1974.

Journalist and senior coordinator of the Americas Program in the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Carlos Lauria describes CPJ’s efforts in Mexico to protect journalists who are being threatened and silenced. Lauria asserts that both the…

Araly Casteñón, journalist and co-founder of the Juarez Journalist Network, talks about her organization and how it differs from the Journalists of Juarez Association, about her goals to provide professional development to journalist in the region…

Enrique Lerma, reporter and cameraman for Fox News 48 (Brownsville, TX), talks about his childhood and his experiences in Matamoros, which he calls "the cradle of drug trafficking." Lerma describes the challenges and restrictions that journalists in…

Dr. Richard Harvill, left, accepts an official US Navy photo of the USS Arizona and USS Arizona .

Registering Tohono O'odham people at Southside Presbyterian Chruch