Indigenous Americans of the Southwest: Murals are Medicine presented by Lucinda “La Morena” Hinojos

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Discussions and Lectures

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Adults and Families

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Embark on an extraordinary journey with Lucinda Hinojos, known as La Morena, a visionary artist whose story weaves together resilience, creativity, and cultural empowerment. From her roots in Phoenix, AZ, she has risen to become an internationally acclaimed muralist and visual artist, breaking barriers and transforming lives through her powerful artivism. Her impact resonated globally in 2019 when her Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) campaign touched over 50,000 lives, spreading awareness across borders. The international art community embraced her vision in 2022 when the U.S. Embassy invited her to create a profound cultural statement through a mural in Marseille, France. Making history in January 2024, she blazed new trails as the first Chicana and Native American female to become the Super Bowl LVII Marquee Artist – an unprecedented milestone in NFL history. Proudly embracing her Xicana heritage with roots tracing back to Apache, Pima, and Yaqui descent, Lucinda's journey exemplifies the transformative power of art and identity. Through her groundbreaking work, she continues to be a beacon of hope for marginalized communities, proving how art serves as a catalyst for change and inspiring others to embrace their heritage and pursue their dreams unapologetically.

 

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LSTA Statement

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.