El Bienestar

Jan 19

El Bienestar

By Rosanna Alvarez

Throughout the last year, we've had our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health tried and tested in relentless waves amidst chronic chaos. Our communities continue to be hit the hardest by the pandemic. We’ve lost several loved ones who were pillars in our communities. We’ve experienced the traumas of several injustices, including surges in racism, police brutality, anti-immigrant sentiment, emboldened white supremacy, political uncertainty, and constant threats on our democracy.

“Many of us have struggled as we painfully maintain our distance from families, choosing not to gather in a time when we crave connection the most -all to curb the spread of COVID-19. We’re exhausted, and sometimes our words aren’t enough.”

Still, the stories that have emerged from Eastside Magazine throughout the pandemic remind us of how much our words can capture by way of our actions, hearts, and care. We've nurtured and sustained ourselves in amazing ways as we've attempted to survive so much life-altering heart-break. The stories have given us a glimpse into how we continue to show up for each other. We've organized, we've celebrated, we've grieved, and we've anchored ourselves in hope through art, culture, and community.

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Rosanna Alvarez

Rosanna Alvarez joined Kooltura Marketing as the Co-Founder of Eastside Magazine to integrate and activate the heart centered stories that have been the legacy of the East Side for generations. Her life’s work is fueled by a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, social justice, community empowerment, and a passion for achieving equity and access across racial and ethnic lines. Her broad scope of work as an educator, writer, and consultant combined with her experience across sectors in education, nonprofit, and small business entrepreneurship, brings a critical perspective to the creative vision of the magazine. As a native of East San José, she is committed to the integrity of emphasizing the concept of home through times of displacement and elevating the stories of how the community stands in its power.

http://www.rosannaalvarez.com