Nancy Burke, Professor of Public Health at UC Merced and Claudia Corchado, the Deputy Executive Director of Cultiva Central Valley, have collaborated to mount an exhibit showcasing the images and stories of 12 Mexican American farmworkers who have worked and lived in the Central Valley.
“A quiet act of recognition,” the photography project presents the intimacy of farm labor and recognizes the dignity of the immigrant and undocumented workers who harvest the food grown in the Valley.
The project came about due to the experience of over two dozen farmworkers who have struggled to maintain employment in hazardous working conditions and are pushed out of work with limited or no access to healthcare. All photos were taken by Claudia Corchado, who captured the embodiment of their sacrifices and hard work.
The exhibit is on display in the Library’s third floor reading room, KL 355.
An opening reception will be held in KL232 on Wednesday, September 17, 4-5:30 PM. Please register.
