Centro Cultural Mexicano

A Statement on the Murder of George Floyd and in Solidarity with our Black Brothers and Sisters

La comunidad Mexicana, Mexico Americana y Latino Americana nos oponemos al racismo institucional que continua oprimiendo al pueblo en general, la tolerancia de un pueblo tiene un límite y ese límite a excedido a su máxima capacidad otorgar el derecho a unos cuantos de abusar del poder y darles licencia para terminar con la vida de un ser humano a llegado a su fin, el liderazgo social y político que hemos elegido para estar al frente de nuestras instituciones gubernamentales no ha honrado el voto de confianza que les otorgamos al elegirlos al cargo que hoy ejercen. Este es el momento más oportuno de levantar la voz y hacer valer nuestros derechos constitucionales civiles y humanos a la vez mostrar que tenemos el poder cívico de elegir y remover a quien no cumpla con su cometido para el cual fue elegido.

Las próximas elecciones están a la vuelta de la esquina aprovechemos esta oportunidad para decidir quien deberá de estar al frente y cuidar de nuestras necesidades, de guardar la paz civil y hacer respetar los derechos humanos de toda la comunidad.

Nos solidarizamos con nuestros hermanos de la comunidad Afroamericanay condenamos los hechos de violencia de los cuales siguen siendo objeto.

Este es un momento de solidaridad y unión

Todos somos la solución¡¡¡

Centro Cultural Mexicano opposes the institutional racism that continues to oppress our black and brown communities. It is wrong that a few in positions of power are given the right to unjustly terminate the life of a human being. Our political leaders that have been elected to represent us, and the leaders of our public institutions, have not honored the responsibility that the position requires of them.

This is the moment to raise our voices loud and clear in support of our constitutional rights, civil rights, and human rights. This is the time that we can show our civic power to remove those from office who do not fulfill the commitment for which they were elected. The next elections are around the corner, and we can decide who is going to be at the forefront of serving and respecting our communities of color.

We are in solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters and we condemn the continuing acts of violence against them.

This is a time to come together in solidarity and unity!

CANCELLED--CALL FOR ART--- CINCO DE MAYO

Centro Cultural Mexicano (CCM) is seeking art and exhibition proposals from individual artists and small groups of artists working and residing in the greater Seattle area. The selected proposal will be exhibited at Centro Cultural Mexicano at 7945 Gilman Street in Redmond, WA for the month of May 2020. The exhibition coincides with CCM’s annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta--a large-scale arts and culture community festival which brought in over 6,000 visitors in 2019.

Mexican, Mexican American, and Latino artists, Indigenous artists, LGBTQ2S+ artists, artists of color, and artists of other marginalized groups or identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The full exhibition and gallery space of CCM will be available. The space can accommodate two-dimensional work and some smaller three-dimensional work. Any and all works can be available for sale if the artist so desires.

Individuals and small groups are invited to apply.

Please submit:

· 3 images (jpegs only) of examples of the work you propose to exhibit, with titles and sizes.

· Bio – 100-150 words

· Artists’ statement. 100-150 words

· CV

Please submit all these materials via e-mail to carlos@centroculturalmexicano.orgby 11:59pm on Sunday, March 29, 2020. This will be a juried show.

Important dates:

March 29th – Proposals due

April 6th – Artists will be notified

May 1st – Opening reception Centro Cultural Mexicano

May 3rd – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Redmond Downtown Park 11am – 7pm

There is no fee to apply.

Community Events / Eventos comunitarios

¡Salga y conéctese con su comunidad!

CANCELLED Tamalada -- Free Event 3/28/2020 6:00-8:30pm

Join us in a community gathering to enjoy fresh tamales and aguas frescas. There will be demonstrations and recipes available...you might even get a peek at our family recipes!

Tendremos informacion disponible en el evento sobre el Censo 2020 y cómo beneficia a nuestra comunidad. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta al respecto podremos ayudarle.

Check out our calendar for more events!

Recursos para mantenerse seguro en su comunidad

A todos las familias Mexicanas y Latinas en toda la región: En estos tiempos difíciles, por favor utiliza los siguentes enlaces para mantenerte informado en caso de una emergencia en tu comunidadad.

Resources for staying safe in your community

To all of the Mexican-American and Latino communities across the region:

in these difficult times, we offer the following links to learn more about how to stay safe in your communities.

WAISN (Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network)

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ( Español , English )

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children