Cynthia Gomez and Amanda Gonzales
Recorded
April 19, 2023
Archived
April 19, 2023
36:01 minutes
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Id:
mby022643
Description
Cousins Cynthia Gomez (68) and Amanda Gonzalez (42) talk about their grandmother Rosa Maria Chavez, their identities, and how they are finding healing through uncovering their family history.Subject Log / Time Code
CG talks about her family and shares how she is related to AG.
AG shares that she wants to talk about Rosa Maria Chavez.
CG continues to talk about Rosa Maria and explains what the lives of servant women were like in the past.
CG reflects on Rosa Maria living for seven years without being bound to servitude. AG shares that before the recording, she lit copal and invited her ancestors to join them in the space.
AG talks about connecting with CG about her family history.
CG shares the stories she likes to imagine about Rosa Maria.
CG talks about the pride they have in their culture and getting over the shame that has been placed upon them by others.
AG says, "I recognize that confidence, in my opinion, confidence comes from knowing who you are ... a person with confidence has power." She talks about finding healing through her journey.
CG talks about working on a documentary film.
CG and AG talk about continuing this conversation and learning more about their family history.
Participants
- Cynthia Gomez
- Amanda Gonzales