Рене Фахардо
Рене Фахардо | |
|---|---|
| Рожденный | 1958 Денвер, что |
| Альма -матер | Перу Государственный колледж , юридический колледж Университета Небраски |
| Оккупация | Автор и педагог |
| Супруг | Глен Анстина |
| Дети | Кали Фахардо-Астин |
Рене Фаджардо (род. 1958) - автор, педагог и активист в Денвере, штат Колорадо . В настоящее время она является факультетом чикано исследований в столичном государственном университете Денвера . Она мать автора Кали Фаджардо-Анстина .
Биография
[ редактировать ]Элизабет Рене Фаджардо родилась у родителей в Денвере, штат Колорадо. Она выросла в парке Кертис в доме бабушки и дедушки, прежде чем ее семья переехала на север в округ Адамс . Ее родители развелись, когда она была молодой, и они разделяли опеку над Фаджардо и ее братом. [ 1 ]
У нее есть Чикана/коренной американец, филиппинец и еврейское наследие. [ 2 ]
В 8 лет семья Фаджардо переехала в округ Адамс в полностью белом районе. Фахардо столкнулась с расистской реакцией от своих соседей, что привело к убийству ее котят. Семья переехала после этого инцидента, и она повлияла на будущую антирасистскую работу Фахардо. [ 1 ]
Her family faced racism throughout her childhood. They continued to move to different suburbs, and Fajardo's father enrolled her in karate classes. In middle school, Fajardo's mother got a job in Grand Island, Nebraska, and they moved.[1]
Fajardo was the first Hispanic person to be voted onto her high school student council.[1]
Fajardo attended Peru State College in Nebraska,[1] then graduated from University of Nebraska College of Law.[2] She became a lawyer in order to "be a champion for other people."[1]
Expanded description
[edit]After passing the bar exam, Fajardo moved back to Denver and spent her time supporting the community's legal needs instead of starting a law practice. She found a niche working with performers and artists.[1]
Fajardo was the director behind the Crossover Project, which provided multicultural entertainment for after-school programs.[2][1] She continued and expanded the Cultural Concerts on Colfax series, and her portfolio of programs continued to grow. Fajardo worked at Aurora Fox Fine Arts Center and planned multicultural entertainment and education for school groups.[1]
She is chair of the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC).[3]
Fajardo and Carl Ruby co-created the Tummy Tales books,[4] a series of children's books that explore culture through food.[1]
She is the co-founder of The Corn Mothers exhibition.[4] Fajardo was inspired by a book that her husband purchased, When Jesus Came, the Corn Mothers Went Away. In Pueblo culture, Corn Mothers were givers of life and are synonymous with Mother Earth.[5] Fajardo worked with photographer Todd Pierson to recognize and celebrate women in the southwest that nurtured and supported their communities. Corn Mothers exhibit originally opened in 2009, and "Return of the Corn Mothers" opened in 2022, adding 22 more honorees.[3]
The project received a Colorado Endowment for the Humanities Award in 2009.[2]
She is the director of Metropolitan State University's "Journey Through Our Heritage" program since 2010.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Fajardo got married when she was 17, before her senior year of high school. The marriage ended when she was attending college. They had one child together.[1]
Fajardo met Glen Anstine during law school, and they married in 1985. They have 7 children together including Kali Fajardo-Anstine.[1][6]
Fajardo was the niece of Lucy Lucero.[6]
Published works
[edit]- Fajardo R. Ruby C. & Millis L. (1997). Holy molé guacamole! : & other tummy tales. Baskun Books.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. & Wasinger H. (2002). Pinch a lotta enchiladas & other tummy tales. Jems Books.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. Winograd E. Lucero A. & Polk M. (2004). Chili today hot tamale : & other tummy tales. JEMS Books.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. & Lucero A. (2005). Olé! posole! & other tummy tales. Jems Books.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. Winograd E. & Lucero A. (2016). Frijoles elotes y chipotles oh my! : & other tummy tales. JEMS Books.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. Winograd E. & Lucero A. (2018). Biscochitos for mis jitos : & other tummy tales. JEMS Books.
- Fajardo R. Pierson T. Winograd E. & Return of the Corn Mothers Project. (2020). Return of the corn mothers : inspiring women of the southwest. Renee Fajardo.
- Fajardo R. Ruby C. & Gallegos M. (2021). No pepperonis! just chicharrones! : and other tummy tales. JEMS Books.
Recognition
[edit]Fajardo received the MLK Peace Award in 2017 from Metropolitan State University Denver.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l Gonzalez, Erika (December 11, 2004). "THE SPICE OF LIFE - HARSH EARLY EXPERIENCES INSPIRED PROMOTER TO SHARE CULTURE". Rocky Mountain News.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Dr. Elizabeth Fajardo". Metropolitan State University.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Mathurin, Desiree. ""Return of the Corn Mothers" exhibit celebrates women making a difference in their communities". Denverite.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Renee Fajardo". Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors.
- ^ Taufen, Amber. "Corntastic". Westword.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Monaghan, Shane. "Inside Denver Author Kali Fajardo-Anstine's Much Anticipated Debut Novel". 5280 Magazine.
- ^ "Dr. Elizabeth Renee Fajardo -- MSU Denver MLK Peace Award Recipient 2017".