Mariposas: Profiles of Strength, Courage, & Wisdom

City of Everett to Debut New Photo Exhibit and Documentary at Parlin Library in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibit and documentary will provide a glimpse into the lives of eight Latina women and their harrowing journey to the United States

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host an opening celebration for a new exhibit and documentary screening entitled “Mariposas: Profiles of Strength, Courage, and Wisdom” on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Parlin Memorial Library (410 Broadway).

As part of the City of Everett’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, all are welcome to view a photo exhibit and screening of a 45-minute documentary that will provide a glimpse into the lives of eight Latina women who made the journey to the United States under harrowing circumstances for a better life. The photographs highlighted in the exhibit feature the women holding objects that tell their story best without words. In addition to the exhibit and documentary, the celebration will include a performance by Adriana Herrera and a chance to hear from the subjects of the exhibit, the women themselves.

Sponsored by the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Department, this multimedia production continues the City’s “Everett for Everyone” initiative by making space for conversations about immigration, access, and acceptance in Everett and society in general.

The exhibit will be available from Sept. 26 through Oct. 14 during regular business hours at the Parlin Memorial Library. The documentary will also be available to watch on Everett Community Television (ECTV) this fall. This free event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact the DEI Department by dialing 617-394-2270.