Quote of the day... becoming human

The connections between people and their cultures are very important.  When we make those links, we strengthen those capacities to be human, in the best sense.  [She started to cry with emotion.]  It's always there, hiding in the rocks, we have to give it a chance to grow.  A big chance.
 
Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez
Interview in Colorlines, Oct 20, 2011

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