Come hear members of the local Salvadoran community tell their stories and talk about their work in Somerville’s neighborhoods! Panelists include: a social documentary photographer who exhibits throughout New England, a local leader who works to build the collective power of immigrants, a community engagement specialist who assists Spanish speakers across the city, and a pastor whose sermons are heard throughout Latin America.

Following the panel, listen to historian Dan Breen discuss connections between El Salvador and the United States. Special thanks to Erline Tanice, Adda Maria Santos, Adriana Fernandes, and Jhenny Saint-Surin for their help in producing this series.

Panelists:

• Kenia Alfaro – Director of Parental Engagement and Education Policy, The Welcome Project

• Irma Flores – Community Engagement Specialist, City of Somerville

• Luis Morales – Founding Pastor, Vida Real Church; Founder, Amigos Market, Taco Loco, and other businesses

• Mario Quiroz – Documentary Photographer

Also featuring:

• Dan Breen – Historian, Brandeis University, and Somerville resident.

Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.,  Please join us virtually on Zoom – Register at Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerville-museum-voices-from-somervilles-salvadoran-community-tickets-154454301975

This event is part of the popular series, “Voices from Somerville: Culture, Community and History” produced by Charan Devereaux. More information is available on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/HwHjG3g4

This event has been made possible in part by Mass Humanities. Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for their support of the “Voices from Somerville” series. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.