Contribute to Rhode Island Latino History | Tell Us Your Story | At a location near you!
Starting in 2024, we will be at Rhode Island College and later traveling around Providence hosting informal Community Pláticas led by our cohort of Latinx Oral History Fellows. For information on the next session sign up for our mailing or follow us on social media. To host a session, write to: info@nuestrasraicesri.net
➜ If you are not able to attend any of these Pláticas, but have a story to tell or would like to share any photos or documents, click on the button below to fill out a form and use these questions as prompts:
➜ If you are not able to attend any of these Pláticas, but have a story to tell or would like to share any photos or documents, click on the button below to fill out a form and use these questions as prompts:
- For transplanted Rhode Islanders: What was your journey like to Rhode Island?
- If you had a seat at the table (you pick which table), what would be your message?
- If you had a chance to talk to your younger self, what would you say?
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02/10/2024 10:00 AM02/10/2024 10:00 AM
LitArts RI
Nuestras Raíces is an oral history project that aims to bring the community together through storytelling and document collection. To participate, come to a community plática and share your story.400 Harris Ave. Providence, RI 02909 10:30AM
Avory Brookins
Cynthia Munrayos
Charlene and Nelson
David Morales
Jacki Estrada
Gwen Vargas
Kimika Ross
Mariadaluz Fortes
Lidia Carolina Piñeda
Mwanza John Baptiste
Wendy Grossman
Shakidah Ali
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07/13/2019 10:00 AM07/13/2019 10:00 AM
Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island
Nuestras Raíces is an oral history project that aims to bring the community together through storytelling and document collection. To participate, come to a community plática event at this partner site.393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907 10:00AMPlease bring any of the following:
• Photographs, diaries, family videos, artifacts
• Personal papers (i.e., letters, passports, etc.)
• Business documents (menus, business cards, brochures, posters)
We will scan all photos and paper items and give you copies in a flash drive, take photos of artifacts and return them. If you wish to donate originals, we can make arrangements to store them in our collection.
* You will be asked to sign a release form.
Contact: Yaruska Ordinola
Enjoy a cup of coffee with Marta V. Martínez, Community Oral Historian, and she will tell you more about Nuestras Raíces and about the stories we have already collected.
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08/03/2019 11:00 AM08/03/2019 11:00 AM
La Galería @RILA | Latino History Collections
Nuestras Raíces is an oral history project that aims to bring the community together through storytelling and document collection.209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863 10:00AMThis event scheduled for Sat. August 3rd has been postponed until a future date.
Please check again in mid-August for the next date for our next Community Plática.
For information:
Contact: Yaruska Ordinola or Marta V. Martínez
➜ Don't hesitate to contact Marta at marta@rilatinoarts.org if you have a story to tell or would like to share any photos or documents while we're waiting for a new date.
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01/06/2020 11:00 AM01/06/2020 11:00 AM
Pláticas y Café | Tell Us Your Story!
Nuestras Raíces is an oral history project that aims to bring the community together through storytelling and the collection of documents.209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Contribute to Rhode Island Latino History
Tell Us Your Story | Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm
Starting on January 6, 2020, we will be hosting weekly informal Pláticas y Café with Marta V. Martinez at La Galería @RILA.
For information: Marta V. Martínez
➜ Don't hesitate to contact Marta at marta@rilatinoarts.org if you are not able to attend any of these Pláticas y Café events, but have a story to tell or would like to share any photos or documents.
Go to this link to fill out a form and begin telling us your story. Marta will follow-up.
