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“Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement” “Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement,” open to the public at the History Center from December 19 * March 13, 2005, presents an illustrated anthology of inspirational stories that celebrate Latino achievement in the United States. The exhibition was developed by the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The exhibition, its national tour and related programs are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund. “Our Journeys/Our Stories” is expected to travel to eight U.S. cities through 2006. EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS * An overview of Latino achievement and influence in the United States written by Nicolás Kanellos, the University of Houston’s Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Literature and founding director Arte Público Press * 25 newly commissioned photographic portraits of U.S. Latinos that depict Nobel laureates, journalists, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, politicians, community activists and people from all walks of life * Bilingual biographical highlights and excerpts from recent oral history interviews with narrative panels that reinforce Latino contributions to society over generations * Portraits taken by photographers Luis Mallo, Héctor Méndez-Caratini and Celia Alvarez-Muñoz * Historical panels highlight 12 Latinos and Latinas (including revolutionary and poet José Martí, singer Celia Cruz, civil rights leader and social activist Héctor García, and actress Rita Hayworth) who provided the base for the accomplishments attained by the individuals featured in the main presentation * Nearly a dozen dichos, or familiar sayings, that inspired the people featured in the exhibition * Educational activities that brings the local community voice into the exhibition
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