Lopez, Stephanie

This summer I had the opportunity to travel abroad in the revolutionary country of Cuba. This is a picture of me overlooking the city of Havana. 

Hello y'all! My name is Stephanie Lopez. I am a senior/ 2^nd year transfer from Pasadena City College. I am majoring in Chicana/o Studies and minoring in Education. I am planning on getting master’s degree in the field of social work in the near future.

I’ve always had an interest in art. At one point in my life, I wanted to purse a degree in art history. However, after taking major prep courses I realized that the major was not meeting my interests. I wanted to explore influences from other cultures and nonconforming art produced by people of color. I’m extremely passionate about the Chicana/o movement and I feel that this course will delve further into art that is committed to social change and political activism.

Growing up in East Los Angeles it is impossible overlook La Virgen de Guadalupe. From liquor stores to hair salons, her image is impossible to escape. My single mother did not instill religion in our family due to her constricted time and multiple job positions. Her image for the majority of my childhood was a mystery. I learned about her significance through word of mouth and my community’s efforts to come together for the Day of the Virgin.