Birds fly over a courtyard in Antigua, Guatemala

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   J. Nathan Matias 🦣 (natematias@social.coop)'s status on Monday, 16-Sep-2024 09:45:49 JST J. Nathan Matias 🦣

   On Sept 15, Guatemalans celebrate independence from Spain. This evening, we ate tamales infused with raisins, olives, peppers, & prunes.

   In the US , many mythologize history as a ratchet of inevitable progress secured by enduring movie moments. Latin American history doesn't offer the same illusions.

   When I mark 09/15, I remember layers of growth & loss in the flawed quest for human dignity & freedom. In my history are oppressed & oppressors, and each of us must wrestle with who we will be.