City to debut new photo exhibit and documentary at Parlin Library in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host an opening celebration for a new exhibit and documentary screening titled “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 visit cityofeverett.com/events/mariposas-2024 or contact the DEI Department at 617-394-2270.