Know that u are loved

Know that u are loved

Carla M. Romero

Know that u are loved

35mm

2023



Ashley is seen her holding her son Jaxx after a long day at the Puerto Rican day parade in Bushwick Brooklyn. The intersection of Heritage and motherhood meet here are both serve as guides in her journey as a Puerto Rican Woman raised in Brooklyn.

Creator: Carla M. Romero

Area: Houston / Downtown

Contributor: Carla M. Romero

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Uploaded by: Justin Patera

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American Studies

A man who rarely takes vacation

A man who rarely takes vacation

Carla M. Romero

A man who rarely takes vacation

35mm

2022



My Father on vacation at a beach in Aguadilla PR enjoying his time off.

Creator: Carla M. Romero

Area: Houston / Downtown

Contributor: Carla M. Romero

Source: Carla M. Romero

Uploaded by: Justin Patera

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American Studies

La reina de la noche

La reina de la noche

Carla M. Romero

La reina de la noche

35mm Cyanotype

2022



The title is from a one woman show that centers January's journey and life as a first generation Salvadoran Drag artist. The specific act of drag allows her to embrace her confidence, sexuality and physical being. Performing on stage is freeing but also is not done without the intimacies that come with being vulnerable.

Creator: Carla M. Romero

Area: Houston / Downtown

Contributor: Carla M. Romero

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Uploaded by: Justin Patera

Copyright status: In copyright

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RITMO CARIBEÑO

Ritmo Caribeño

Carla M. Romero

Ritmo Caribeño

35mm Cyanotype

2022



At the longstanding vibrant tradition of the Puerto Rican parade you are welcomed into the delicious world of caribbean culture. The parade is an immersive collection of sounds, food and lovely people beaming with pride.

Creator: Carla M. Romero

Area: Houston / Downtown

Contributor: Carla M. Romero

Source: Carla M. Romero

Uploaded by: Justin Patera

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American Studies

And we thank God

And we thank God

Carla M. Romero

And we thank God

35mm Cyanotype

2022



Mueni is visiting New York City from Austin Texas and is determined to make an impact as a curator. She's also a cultural preservationist, and scholar advocate prioritizing art by and about Black and other historically excluded folks. Her curatorial practice based in the South acts through intentionality and mindfulness.

Creator: Carla M. Romero

Area: Houston / Downtown

Contributor: Carla M. Romero

Source: Carla M. Romero

Uploaded by: Justin Patera

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American Studies