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Rising from the Roots: Indigenous Cultures in Bolivia
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXT BY MIKE MCCAFFREY
Indigenous people in Bolivia only won the right to vote in the revolution of 1952. Since then they have continued to advocate for equality in a sharply divided society. Evo Morales, an indigenous farmer turned political organizer, emerged to lead the movement, and in late 2005 was elected president of Bolivia. Three years later, on January 25th, 2009, President Morales has passed a new constitution by popular vote. This constitution, while controversial in other respects, represents a clear victory for Indigenous rights. This exhibit honors the diversity and tenacity of Bolivian culture.
Location: Annex Galleries, Robertson Hall
Date/Time: 02/15/09 at 4:30 pm - 02/28/09 at 6:00 pm
Category: Annex Events
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