March 8 is International Women’s Day — established by V. I. Lenin in 1922 (I’ll wager this is news to most), revived by women in the USA in 1968, and recognized by the United Nations in 1975. We may have come a long way, but the struggle for equal rights, respect, freedom from violence, and control of our own bodies continues.
However, the hard work, warmth, strength, creativity, and dignity of the women of Oaxaca continues to inspire me.
¡Feliz día internacional de la mujer! But, as news around the world and the Inequality in Charts reminds us, LA LUCHA CONTINÚA…
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Great photos!
Thanks Peter!
I do so love your posts: with your lens uniquely focused, valuable and updated information and respect you show to those whose path you cross. Thank you
Marilynn, you are way too kind. I’m sure you must have recognized a couple of the faces. Stay warm!
I think that’s the first woman tuba player I’ve ever seen! And hearing how important tubas seem to be In Mexico (at least in Oaxaca), that’s a great thing.