CorazonDelPueblo.com
Title
CORAZON del PUEBLO - Mexican Imports, Chicano Products, Latino Art - Oakland California
Description
Excerpted from the website:
- HISTORY
- Corazon del Pueblo started as an idea to bring education, culture, art and spirit to the Oakland community. Trinidad and Josefina Lopez opened the store just in time for Christmas in 1996, immediately becoming known as the place in Oakland to find Mexican, Latino and Chicano products. It is not unusual to find a Charro outfit next to a Cesar Chavez poster, flanked by a Virgen de Guadalupe statue at Corazon del Pueblo, reflecting the unique interests of its founders. Josefina Lopez, a school teacher for over 20 years, wanted to bring cultural education and art to Oakland, and provide a place for teachers to buy bilingual books, and artisans to show their works. Trinidad, (who passed away suddenly on Dec, 14 2000 R.I.P.) has a deep history in this community, was very proud of his Mexican decent, and was thrilled about both the commerce and cultural aspects of the store. Working together the two built Corazon del Pueblo with the help of family, friends and many artists and cultural activists. The store serves as a focal point for Mexican and Latino cultural celebrations, where people from all over the Bay Area come to find culture, art and a spirit of community. Over the years, many artists have found a home at Corazon del Pueblo, including Gregory Nava, Xochitl Guererro, authors Bobby Salinas, Simon Silva, calavera artisans Emilio & Miguel Angel Quintana of Puebla Mexico, and original papel picado artists from Puebla, Mexico.
Languages
English
