In this episode, we feature local Gilroy poet Elodia Esperanza Benitez who is a dedicated member of her community and an outspoken advocate for immigration and women's rights. She writes poetry, short stories, and has covered various cultural events for local South County media. We talk about her family history, her Gilroy legacy, and the scars of processing the trauma of systemic racism. Elodia closes her interview segment with floricanto, sharing her poetry as her legacy, reminding us that resilience in action is found in the tenderness of our everyday.

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