Michelle MacFadyen and Hector LaSala
Recorded
December 4, 2023
Archived
December 4, 2023
37:53 minutes
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Id:
mby023354
Description
Friends Michelle MacFadyen (57) and Hector LaSala (74) discuss Hector's journey to Louisiana from El Salvador and their work together with asylum seekers, mainly Spanish-speaking Latin American women.Subject Log / Time Code
Michelle introduces the nonprofit organization "LaAID," also known as Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants in Detention. Michelle discusses the organization's mission.
Hector describes his days working with immigrants to the United States with a recent example.
Michelle and Hector talk about the way Hector makes people feel comfortable with his Spanish speaking skills.
Michelle and Hector talk about their work together.
Hector talks about his path traveling from El Salvador to attend Louisiana State University (LSU) and compares it to the struggles of people that he works with.
Hector recalls his first night at LSU with a story of the Ku Klux Klan burning crosses.
Hector discusses his path to Lafayette and the beginnings of his work with architecture.
Hector talks about teaching architecture and his transition to working with LaAID.
Michelle tells a story about a woman she hosted and lessons she learned on hospitality from her.
Michelle reflects on her path to and work with LaAID and the organization's growth since she joined. Michelle talks about LaAID's impact.
Michelle asks Hector about what surprised him when he arrived in the United States. Hector shares memories of attending university.
Hector talks about his family in El Salvador and his father, who passed away. Hector talks about his family's work to change the coffee plantation system in El Salvador.
Hector reflects on life in El Salvador and his family background. Hector expresses his gratitude for working with LaAID.
Michelle reflects on the similarities she has to the women she works with.
Hector shares wisdom for future generations and his thoughts on immigration in the United States. Hector and Michelle express gratitude for each other.
Participants
- Michelle MacFadyen
- Hector LaSala