“Our stories are in the walls, the streets, and the skies of San Antonio … art is just the language we use to tell them.” — Cruz Ortiz

Disclaimer: The businesses and people mentioned in this post and any others are independent and not affiliated with or represented by me. I simply aim to highlight local talent in our communities. These are personal recommendations as well as readers who wanted to give shoutouts to their favorites! Follow my socials if you want to be a part of the conversation.

History worth honoring

We are made of history. All of us. It is in the fabric of our families, our communities, and ultimately our world. Since homeschooling my daughter, I have been trying to figure out how to make history more hands-on and engaging, and how to be inclusive of her and others around her when learning. Oftentimes, history is taught as a list of dates, sanitized to fit a narrative. But that does not actually change the truth.

Celebrations like Hispanic Heritage Month allow us to slow down and honor those stories, the ones embedded in our communities that hold us together or can tear us apart. They give us a moment to honor the vibrancy of our communities, the art jumping along our streets, and the beauty of the people living around us. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month is to honor history itself.

In San Antonio, where I was born and pretty much raised, there are so many cultures that influence the city. Mexican American culture is laced into the city itself. The flavors of Hispanic culture dance in celebration of the amazing restaurants, artists, and writers who shape the streets every day.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, please leave a comment down below or on my socials telling me your favorite Hispanic-owned business, artist, or creative from where you are from. If you live in or are visiting San Antonio… Click Here to explore a growing list of local favorites for Hispanic Heritage Month! The more you share the more the list grows! Support local!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Shay

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