Today, we were very happy to see that PM’s office manager, Anulfo Baez, contributed a guest post to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PreservationNation blog.  An excerpt from the first paragraph is below:

“Who are you?” This question always stirs deep emotions within me, for finding an answer is never easy. The context in which it is asked will result in a different response every time. Our identity is shaped by the groups with which we have become affiliated or with whom we share a common thread. This is problematic as group identities like race and gender roles are socially constructed, forcing individuals who are part of a particular group to take on an identity with which they may or may not identify. The “who are you” question sheds light into the issue of diversity and the cultural nuances that are proving to be a challenge for preservation. The January/February issue of Preservation magazine comes to mind as it is indicative of a much larger cultural issue that must be addressed in the field if it is to become inclusive in preserving everyone’s history.

If you would like to read the full post, click here.

And congratulations to Anulfo!

Related posts:

1. Michele Barker guest writes post on NTHP’s PreservationNation blog!

Tags: diversity, Hispanic heritage, identity, Latino heritage
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