“At Somos, not only do we organize for political action, we also work at the level of the soul. We tenderly pull forth the beauty that exists and then step back and witness as women express their deepest selves through tears and celebration. Women step out of their invisibility to tell their stories of pain, beauty and strength.”
– Rebecca Bauen, Associate Director, Somos Mayfair
Annual Mother's Day Event
On May 8th, 2010, we hosted a community-wide celebration to honor the mothers of Mayfair. With folklorico dance, traditional food, a ritual of roses, theater and songs we recognized the strength, power and leadership of women.
This is one of our traditions: each Mother's Day, Mayfair residents come together to present and enjoy a celebration of Dia de Las Madres/Mother's Day. Through our Community Engagement Program, the Mayfair women of Teatro Familias Unidas perform compelling popular theater pieces, and families join together for food, culture, fun and ceremony. Here are some of our favorite images from our 2009 Mother's Day celebration and the 2008 celebration.