"I would like to start with a blessing to the four elements," Peña, an instructor from the Mission Cultural Center, declared in kicking-off the 2024 Bayspark Convention at the Southeast Community Center on Saturday, September 28. Decked out in rattling ankle ayoyotes and gorgeous feather headdresses, Peña and three dancers performed the "Danza Azteca" to a steady drumbeat, honoring earth, wind, fire and water. This is a significant cultural and spiritual recognition, acknowledging the interconnectedness of life and the environment.
"If you're interested in helping a kid to make it to the next level, reach out to us," Harrison says. "We need clean air, water, and land." Harrison emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support for youth aspiring to lead the fight for environmental justice. This call to action invites engagement from the community to ensure a healthier future.
"The reason that we're all here today is Marie Harrison. Marie Harrison was the mother of the environmental justice right here in San Francisco." Harrison's tribute to her mother illustrates the deep-rooted legacy of environmental justice activism in San Francisco, highlighting how personal history impacts community engagement and activism today.
#climate-justice #youth-engagement #environmental-activism #cultural-heritage #community-empowerment
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