This community-focused exhibition presents the oral histories of long-term Hispanic/Latino residents in Chandler’s historic barrios alongside recent migrant communities. Querencia refers to and explores the process in which community creates a sense of place and belonging. A variety of voices share experiences from the city’s founding days to its current growth and development. Residents speak about struggle and segregation, but also love for their neighborhood—founded on community and connection. 

Querencia is presented in collaboration with Dr. Rafael Martínez, Assistant Professor in Southwest Borderlands at Arizona State University. This exhibition is supported by a grant from the City of Chandler Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division with additional support from the Chandler Museum Foundation.

Interviewees

 

Alberto Esparza

 

Alex Ramos

 

Claudia Dominguez

 

Christina J. Duarte

 

David Gonzalez

 

Jenny Vidal Salzman

 

Juanita Encinas

 

Lonnie Patubo

 

Miranda L. Fimbres

 

Priscilla Quintana

 

Sisto Rosales Jr.

 

Stormy Rodriguez Haffey

 

 

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