LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - Jazzlyn Gonzalez Week 3

 Hello fellow yappers! Week 3 was a very busy week. Most of my time was focused on researching about organizations doing work on the border to help those seeking a safer home. After my information was found, I wrote out brief descriptions of these organizations that will be included in the Día de los Muertos family event pamphlet to bring awareness of what can be done to help in the current immigration crisis. Seeing as I one day aim to be a Immigration lawyer, my research has been very interesting for me and has helped me learn more about my field of interest. Just recently, I have also been working on drafting an email that will be sent out to these different organizations asking if they would like to hold a booth or send a speaker to be a part of the family event.



As a part of my internship, I’ve had the privilege of being able to conduct interviews with people working at La Plaza to learn more about potential careers, gain advice, and build networking skills. Because my supervisors are aware of my great interest in immigration, one of my supervisors instead contacted two of her friends from college that now work as a part of CHIRLA and the Youth Justice Coalition. Both women work in advocating for the rights of minorities through policies and working within the community. These interviews were truly inspiring and enriching as well as allowing me to connect with woman who are doing what I wish to do in the future. I’m looking forward to next week as I will get the opportunity to interview the CEO of La Plaza!

During Week 3, I also had the privilege to participate in a tour with other employees of La Plaza. The tour of the new exhibition was done by the artist herself, Margaret Garcia, and she showed us the ideas and thoughts that went into the paintings behind the scenes. Her works in this new exhibition were all painted with bright colors, and she focused on the people, scenes, and feelings that have made up her life and show what it means to be human. The art was truly beautiful, and it was lovely being able to meet her.

I’m both excited and sad that week 4 is now here and I’m looking to make it a great week!


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