Conexión Américas is pleased to announce the winners of the “My Immigrant Roots” photo contest.
The 1st place winners in each of the 2 categories will receive 1 round-trip ticket on Southwest, the official contest sponsor.
The winning photographs, and a collection of selected entries, have been gathered for use in a future show at Casa Azafrán.
Casa Azafrán, the gateway to Nashville’s most international district, is a $5 million nonprofit collaborative founded by Conexión Américas in 2012. Casa Azafrán partners offer health services, counseling, education, plus event, culture and art spaces and a commercial kitchen for food entrepreneurs called Mesa Komal.
The winners
Contemporary category
“Celebrando mi graduación y mi salida de México para estudiar la universidad en Nashville.” — Andrés Gonzalez.
Translation: “Celebrating my graduation and my leaving Mexico to go study at the university in Nashville.”
Andrés’ photo is pictured above.
Vintage category
Submitted by Carolyn Gonzalez
“My family circa 1965. My parents were immigrants who came to the US for a better life. In return, they gave us the opportunity of being born and raised in the United States and have a better life than they did.” — Carolyn Gonzalez
Thank you!
Thank you to those who submitted photographs and shared stories about their families and journeys and a special Gracias to Southwest for providing wonderful prizes and for always supporting Conexión Américas in important ways that assist programs and services in the Latino community in Middle Tennessee.
