How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
Because of his progressive political views, Max feels a disconnect with his conservative Cuban-American family. And Ana Sofia Pelaez, an organizer in Miami, shares her insights on speaking with parents about contentious home countries.
Featured Expert:
Ana Sofia Pelaez is the Co-founder of the Miami Freedom Project. She’s progressive Cuban-American first-gen, and an activist who has organized Latino get out the vote efforts since 2016. The Miami Freedom Project is a progressive advocacy group working to “make Miami more equitable and just through outreach, education and movement building at the intersection of political, cultural, and spiritual life.” Through GOTV efforts, civic engagement campaigns, social media campaigns, and community meetings that facilitate dialogue between individuals of different backgrounds and political orientations, the group works to “transform Miami political culture while boldly advocating for climate, economic, health, immigrant, and racial justice.”
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